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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.08, 6,903.30 and 3,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.08, 6,903.30 and 3,139.24 is: 4,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.08 : 6,903.30 = 3,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.08/6,903.30 = 3,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.08x = 6,903.30 × 3,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.08x = 21,671,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671,115.49/5,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.55

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