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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.32, 6,903.64 and 3,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.32, 6,903.64 and 3,012.88 is: 4,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.32 : 6,903.64 = 3,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.32/6,903.64 = 3,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.32x = 6,903.64 × 3,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.32x = 20,799,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,838.88/5,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.04

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