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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.82, 6,914.15 and 2,913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.82, 6,914.15 and 2,913.95 is: 4,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.82 : 6,914.15 = 2,913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.82/6,914.15 = 2,913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.82x = 6,914.15 × 2,913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.82x = 20,147,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,147,438.25/5,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.59

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