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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.54, 6,913.17 and 2,740.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.54, 6,913.17 and 2,740.91 is: 3,782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.54 : 6,913.17 = 2,740.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.54/6,913.17 = 2,740.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.54x = 6,913.17 × 2,740.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.54x = 18,948,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948,342.22/5,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.46

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