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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.51, 6,947.15 and 2,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.51, 6,947.15 and 2,908.75 is: 4,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.51 : 6,947.15 = 2,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.51/6,947.15 = 2,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.51x = 6,947.15 × 2,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.51x = 20,207,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,207,531.06/5,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.60

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