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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.59, 6,909.40 and 2,910.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.59, 6,909.40 and 2,910.59 is: 4,015.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.59 : 6,909.40 = 2,910.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.59/6,909.40 = 2,910.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.59x = 6,909.40 × 2,910.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.59x = 20,110,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,430.55/5,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.99

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