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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.35, 6,944.45 and 2,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.35, 6,944.45 and 2,907.54 is: 4,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.35 : 6,944.45 = 2,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.35/6,944.45 = 2,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.35x = 6,944.45 × 2,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.35x = 20,191,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,251.62/5,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.29

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