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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.63, 6,912.17 and 2,884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.63, 6,912.17 and 2,884.48 is: 3,980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.63 : 6,912.17 = 2,884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.63/6,912.17 = 2,884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.63x = 6,912.17 × 2,884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.63x = 19,937,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,937,967.14/5,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.73

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