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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.59, 6,908.03 and 2,909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.59, 6,908.03 and 2,909.59 is: 4,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.59 : 6,908.03 = 2,909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.59/6,908.03 = 2,909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.59x = 6,908.03 × 2,909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.59x = 20,099,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,520.46/5,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.61

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