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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.41, 6,907.58 and 2,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.41, 6,907.58 and 2,852.48 is: 3,935.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.41 : 6,907.58 = 2,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.41/6,907.58 = 2,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.41x = 6,907.58 × 2,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.41x = 19,703,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,703,747.50/5,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.71

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