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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.31, 6,908.81 and 2,910.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.31, 6,908.81 and 2,910.03 is: 4,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.31 : 6,908.81 = 2,910.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.31/6,908.81 = 2,910.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.31x = 6,908.81 × 2,910.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.31x = 20,104,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,104,829.81/5,006.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.90

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