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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.94, 6,905.73 and 3,946.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.94, 6,905.73 and 3,946.02 is: 5,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.94 : 6,905.73 = 3,946.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.94/6,905.73 = 3,946.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.94x = 6,905.73 × 3,946.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.94x = 27,250,148.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,148.69/5,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.22

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