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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.36, 6,901.44 and 3,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.36, 6,901.44 and 3,013.54 is: 4,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.36 : 6,901.44 = 3,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.36/6,901.44 = 3,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.36x = 6,901.44 × 3,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.36x = 20,797,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,797,736.94/5,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.59

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