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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.86, 6,913.62 and 2,913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.86, 6,913.62 and 2,913.39 is: 4,021.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.86 : 6,913.62 = 2,913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.86/6,913.62 = 2,913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.86x = 6,913.62 × 2,913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.86x = 20,142,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,071.37/5,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.29

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