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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.92, 6,950.51 and 2,912.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.92, 6,950.51 and 2,912.81 is: 4,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.92 : 6,950.51 = 2,912.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.92/6,950.51 = 2,912.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.92x = 6,950.51 × 2,912.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.92x = 20,245,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245,515.74/5,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.22

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