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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.66, 6,914.12 and 2,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.66, 6,914.12 and 2,885.76 is: 3,982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.66 : 6,914.12 = 2,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.66/6,914.12 = 2,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.66x = 6,914.12 × 2,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.66x = 19,952,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,490.93/5,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.01

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