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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.92, 6,952.90 and 2,913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.92, 6,952.90 and 2,913.98 is: 4,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.92 : 6,952.90 = 2,913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.92/6,952.90 = 2,913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.92x = 6,952.90 × 2,913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.92x = 20,260,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,260,611.54/5,037.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.62

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