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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.27, 6,903.97 and 3,013.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.27, 6,903.97 and 3,013.01 is: 4,158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.27 : 6,903.97 = 3,013.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.27/6,903.97 = 3,013.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.27x = 6,903.97 × 3,013.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.27x = 20,801,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,801,714.49/5,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.46

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