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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.14, 6,913.59 and 2,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.14, 6,913.59 and 2,885.84 is: 3,982.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.14 : 6,913.59 = 2,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.14/6,913.59 = 2,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.14x = 6,913.59 × 2,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.14x = 19,951,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951,514.57/5,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.23

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