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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.83, 6,913.70 and 2,914.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.83, 6,913.70 and 2,914.63 is: 4,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.83 : 6,913.70 = 2,914.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.83/6,913.70 = 2,914.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.83x = 6,913.70 × 2,914.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.83x = 20,150,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,877.43/5,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.27

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