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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.92, 6,907.86 and 2,909.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.92, 6,907.86 and 2,909.32 is: 4,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.92 : 6,907.86 = 2,909.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.92/6,907.86 = 2,909.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.92x = 6,907.86 × 2,909.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.92x = 20,097,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,097,175.26/5,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.88

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