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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.08, 6,909.42 and 2,882.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.08, 6,909.42 and 2,882.48 is: 3,977.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.08 : 6,909.42 = 2,882.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.08/6,909.42 = 2,882.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.08x = 6,909.42 × 2,882.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.08x = 19,916,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916,264.96/5,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.62

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