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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.34, 6,954.64 and 2,915.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.34, 6,954.64 and 2,915.25 is: 4,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.34 : 6,954.64 = 2,915.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.34/6,954.64 = 2,915.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.34x = 6,954.64 × 2,915.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.34x = 20,274,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274,514.26/5,039.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.25

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