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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.52, 6,924.90 and 2,894.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.52, 6,924.90 and 2,894.13 is: 3,993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.52 : 6,924.90 = 2,894.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.52/6,924.90 = 2,894.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.52x = 6,924.90 × 2,894.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.52x = 20,041,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041,560.84/5,018.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.52

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