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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.70, 7,510.52 and 2,929.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.70, 7,510.52 and 2,929.38 is: 4,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.70 : 7,510.52 = 2,929.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.70/7,510.52 = 2,929.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.70x = 7,510.52 × 2,929.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.70x = 22,001,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,188.48/5,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.59

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