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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.28, 6,950.52 and 2,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.28, 6,950.52 and 2,912.40 is: 4,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.28 : 6,950.52 = 2,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.28/6,950.52 = 2,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.28x = 6,950.52 × 2,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.28x = 20,242,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242,694.45/5,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.37

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