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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.74, 6,957.33 and 2,917.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.74, 6,957.33 and 2,917.73 is: 4,027.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.74 : 6,957.33 = 2,917.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.74/6,957.33 = 2,917.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.74x = 6,957.33 × 2,917.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.74x = 20,299,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,299,610.46/5,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.11

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