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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.70, 7,504.05 and 4,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.70, 7,504.05 and 4,030.70 is: 6,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.70 : 7,504.05 = 4,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.70/7,504.05 = 4,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.70x = 7,504.05 × 4,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.70x = 30,246,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,246,574.34/5,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.05

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