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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.48, 6,913.98 and 2,914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.48, 6,913.98 and 2,914.68 is: 4,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.48 : 6,913.98 = 2,914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.48/6,913.98 = 2,914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.48x = 6,913.98 × 2,914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.48x = 20,152,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,039.23/5,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.98

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