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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.77, 6,949.71 and 2,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.77, 6,949.71 and 2,911.68 is: 4,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.77 : 6,949.71 = 2,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.77/6,949.71 = 2,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.77x = 6,949.71 × 2,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.77x = 20,235,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,235,331.61/5,035.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.32

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