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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.33, 6,903.86 and 3,013.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.33, 6,903.86 and 3,013.59 is: 4,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.33 : 6,903.86 = 3,013.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.33/6,903.86 = 3,013.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.33x = 6,903.86 × 3,013.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.33x = 20,805,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805,388.39/5,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.97

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