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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.49, 6,937.59 and 2,903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.49, 6,937.59 and 2,903.11 is: 4,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.49 : 6,937.59 = 2,903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.49/6,937.59 = 2,903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.49x = 6,937.59 × 2,903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.49x = 20,140,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,586.90/5,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.09

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