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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.26, 6,905.86 and 3,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.26, 6,905.86 and 3,013.26 is: 4,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.26 : 6,905.86 = 3,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.26/6,905.86 = 3,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.26x = 6,905.86 × 3,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.26x = 20,809,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,809,151.70/5,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.95

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