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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.63, 7,470.81 and 2,929.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.63, 7,470.81 and 2,929.63 is: 4,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.63 : 7,470.81 = 2,929.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.63/7,470.81 = 2,929.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.63x = 7,470.81 × 2,929.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.63x = 21,886,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,886,709.10/5,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.89

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