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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.77, 6,914.33 and 2,915.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.77, 6,914.33 and 2,915.11 is: 4,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.77 : 6,914.33 = 2,915.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.77/6,914.33 = 2,915.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.77x = 6,914.33 × 2,915.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.77x = 20,156,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156,032.53/5,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.34

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