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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.18, 6,952.15 and 2,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.18, 6,952.15 and 2,913.37 is: 4,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.18 : 6,952.15 = 2,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.18/6,952.15 = 2,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.18x = 6,952.15 × 2,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.18x = 20,254,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,254,185.25/5,038.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.14

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