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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.36, 6,912.93 and 2,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.36, 6,912.93 and 2,912.89 is: 4,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.36 : 6,912.93 = 2,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.36/6,912.93 = 2,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.36x = 6,912.93 × 2,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.36x = 20,136,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,136,604.67/5,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.60

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