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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.29, 6,913.33 and 2,884.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.29, 6,913.33 and 2,884.89 is: 3,981.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.29 : 6,913.33 = 2,884.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.29/6,913.33 = 2,884.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.29x = 6,913.33 × 2,884.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.29x = 19,944,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944,162.02/5,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.44

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