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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.04, 6,913.44 and 2,913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.04, 6,913.44 and 2,913.48 is: 4,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.04 : 6,913.44 = 2,913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.04/6,913.44 = 2,913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.04x = 6,913.44 × 2,913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.04x = 20,142,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,169.17/5,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.16

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