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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.52, 6,918.62 and 2,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.52, 6,918.62 and 2,997.86 is: 4,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.52 : 6,918.62 = 2,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.52/6,918.62 = 2,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.52x = 6,918.62 × 2,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.52x = 20,741,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,741,054.15/5,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.02

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