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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.83, 6,912.15 and 2,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.83, 6,912.15 and 2,993.16 is: 4,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.83 : 6,912.15 = 2,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.83/6,912.15 = 2,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.83x = 6,912.15 × 2,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.83x = 20,689,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,689,202.43/5,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.54

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