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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.42, 6,901.68 and 3,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.42, 6,901.68 and 3,012.22 is: 4,155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.42 : 6,901.68 = 3,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.42/6,901.68 = 3,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.42x = 6,901.68 × 3,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.42x = 20,789,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789,378.53/5,002.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.86

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