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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.13, 6,912.63 and 2,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.13, 6,912.63 and 2,913.26 is: 4,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.13 : 6,912.63 = 2,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.13/6,912.63 = 2,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.13x = 6,912.63 × 2,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.13x = 20,138,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138,253.91/5,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.31

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