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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.89, 6,945.74 and 2,909.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.89, 6,945.74 and 2,909.13 is: 4,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.89 : 6,945.74 = 2,909.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.89/6,945.74 = 2,909.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.89x = 6,945.74 × 2,909.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.89x = 20,206,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206,046.06/5,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.80

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