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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.44, 6,913.94 and 2,914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.44, 6,913.94 and 2,914.68 is: 4,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.44 : 6,913.94 = 2,914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.44/6,913.94 = 2,914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.44x = 6,913.94 × 2,914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.44x = 20,151,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151,922.64/5,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.99

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