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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.70, 6,903.72 and 3,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.70, 6,903.72 and 3,013.34 is: 4,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.70 : 6,903.72 = 3,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.70/6,903.72 = 3,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.70x = 6,903.72 × 3,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.70x = 20,803,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803,221.11/5,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.40

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