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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.79, 6,924.95 and 2,893.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.79, 6,924.95 and 2,893.47 is: 3,992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.79 : 6,924.95 = 2,893.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.79/6,924.95 = 2,893.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.79x = 6,924.95 × 2,893.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.79x = 20,037,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037,120.61/5,018.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.42

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