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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.09, 6,942.14 and 2,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.09, 6,942.14 and 2,905.62 is: 4,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.09 : 6,942.14 = 2,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.09/6,942.14 = 2,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.09x = 6,942.14 × 2,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.09x = 20,171,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171,220.83/5,030.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.11

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