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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.97, 6,901.32 and 3,113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.97, 6,901.32 and 3,113.86 is: 4,296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.97 : 6,901.32 = 3,113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.97/6,901.32 = 3,113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.97x = 6,901.32 × 3,113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.97x = 21,489,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489,744.30/5,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.26

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