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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.26, 6,901.98 and 3,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.26, 6,901.98 and 3,012.44 is: 4,157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.26 : 6,901.98 = 3,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.26/6,901.98 = 3,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.26x = 6,901.98 × 3,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.26x = 20,791,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,800.63/5,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.31

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