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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.51, 6,949.78 and 2,912.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.51, 6,949.78 and 2,912.65 is: 4,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.51 : 6,949.78 = 2,912.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.51/6,949.78 = 2,912.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.51x = 6,949.78 × 2,912.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.51x = 20,242,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242,276.72/5,037.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.31

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