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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.48, 6,902.88 and 3,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.48, 6,902.88 and 3,013.36 is: 4,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.48 : 6,902.88 = 3,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.48/6,902.88 = 3,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.48x = 6,902.88 × 3,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.48x = 20,800,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800,862.48/5,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.11

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