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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.92, 6,901.20 and 3,012.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.92, 6,901.20 and 3,012.36 is: 4,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.92 : 6,901.20 = 3,012.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.92/6,901.20 = 3,012.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.92x = 6,901.20 × 3,012.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.92x = 20,788,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788,898.83/5,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.35

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