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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.06, 6,930.68 and 4,930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.06, 6,930.68 and 4,930.59 is: 6,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.06 : 6,930.68 = 4,930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.06/6,930.68 = 4,930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.06x = 6,930.68 × 4,930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.06x = 34,172,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172,316.85/5,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.01

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