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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.94, 6,913.89 and 2,885.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.94, 6,913.89 and 2,885.58 is: 3,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.94 : 6,913.89 = 2,885.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.94/6,913.89 = 2,885.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.94x = 6,913.89 × 2,885.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.94x = 19,950,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,950,582.71/5,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.20

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