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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.52, 6,952.53 and 2,914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.52, 6,952.53 and 2,914.67 is: 4,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.52 : 6,952.53 = 2,914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.52/6,952.53 = 2,914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.52x = 6,952.53 × 2,914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.52x = 20,264,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264,295.85/5,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.08

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