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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.02, 6,908.72 and 2,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.02, 6,908.72 and 2,910 is: 4,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.02 : 6,908.72 = 2,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.02/6,908.72 = 2,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.02x = 6,908.72 × 2,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.02x = 20,104,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,104,375.20/5,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.04

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