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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.08, 6,912.50 and 2,993.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.08, 6,912.50 and 2,993.42 is: 4,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.08 : 6,912.50 = 2,993.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.08/6,912.50 = 2,993.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.08x = 6,912.50 × 2,993.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.08x = 20,691,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691,973.70/5,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.89

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