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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.13, 6,950.97 and 2,913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.13, 6,950.97 and 2,913.38 is: 4,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.13 : 6,950.97 = 2,913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.13/6,950.97 = 2,913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.13x = 6,950.97 × 2,913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.13x = 20,250,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250,816.98/5,038.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.51

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