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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.11, 6,913.97 and 2,913.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.11, 6,913.97 and 2,913.64 is: 4,021.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.11 : 6,913.97 = 2,913.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.11/6,913.97 = 2,913.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.11x = 6,913.97 × 2,913.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.11x = 20,144,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,819.55/5,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.64

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