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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.93, 6,952.23 and 2,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.93, 6,952.23 and 2,913.30 is: 4,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.93 : 6,952.23 = 2,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.93/6,952.23 = 2,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.93x = 6,952.23 × 2,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.93x = 20,253,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,931.66/5,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.29

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