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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.57, 6,901.22 and 3,012.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.57, 6,901.22 and 3,012.25 is: 4,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.57 : 6,901.22 = 3,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.57/6,901.22 = 3,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.57x = 6,901.22 × 3,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.57x = 20,788,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788,184.88/5,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.34

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