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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.08, 6,913.04 and 2,884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.08, 6,913.04 and 2,884.69 is: 3,981.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.08 : 6,913.04 = 2,884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.08/6,913.04 = 2,884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.08x = 6,913.04 × 2,884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.08x = 19,941,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941,943.51/5,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.16

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