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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.44, 6,946.48 and 2,909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.44, 6,946.48 and 2,909.38 is: 4,015.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.44 : 6,946.48 = 2,909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.44/6,946.48 = 2,909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.44x = 6,946.48 × 2,909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.44x = 20,209,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209,949.98/5,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.14

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