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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.64, 6,902.08 and 3,012.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.64, 6,902.08 and 3,012.41 is: 4,157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.64 : 6,902.08 = 3,012.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.64/6,902.08 = 3,012.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.64x = 6,902.08 × 3,012.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.64x = 20,791,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,904.54/5,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.02

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