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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.12, 6,952.07 and 2,913.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.12, 6,952.07 and 2,913.31 is: 4,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.12 : 6,952.07 = 2,913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.12/6,952.07 = 2,913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.12x = 6,952.07 × 2,913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.12x = 20,253,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,524.95/5,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.06

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