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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.41, 6,892.02 and 3,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.41, 6,892.02 and 3,005.24 is: 4,146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.41 : 6,892.02 = 3,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.41/6,892.02 = 3,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.41x = 6,892.02 × 3,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.41x = 20,712,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,139.72/4,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.24

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