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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.94, 7,513.06 and 3,066.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.94, 7,513.06 and 3,066.50 is: 4,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.94 : 7,513.06 = 3,066.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.94/7,513.06 = 3,066.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.94x = 7,513.06 × 3,066.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.94x = 23,038,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038,798.49/5,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.05

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