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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.92, 6,913.26 and 2,914.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.92, 6,913.26 and 2,914.18 is: 4,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.92 : 6,913.26 = 2,914.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.92/6,913.26 = 2,914.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.92x = 6,913.26 × 2,914.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.92x = 20,146,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146,484.03/5,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.32

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