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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.68, 6,944.09 and 2,907.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.68, 6,944.09 and 2,907.95 is: 4,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.68 : 6,944.09 = 2,907.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.68/6,944.09 = 2,907.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.68x = 6,944.09 × 2,907.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.68x = 20,193,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,017.26/5,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.18

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