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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.38, 6,917.75 and 2,889.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.38, 6,917.75 and 2,889.57 is: 3,986.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.38 : 6,917.75 = 2,889.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.38/6,917.75 = 2,889.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.38x = 6,917.75 × 2,889.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.38x = 19,989,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989,361.45/5,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.41

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