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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.10, 6,912.66 and 2,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.10, 6,912.66 and 2,913.24 is: 4,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.10 : 6,912.66 = 2,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.10/6,912.66 = 2,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.10x = 6,912.66 × 2,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.10x = 20,138,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138,237.62/5,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.33

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