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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.48, 6,904.50 and 3,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.48, 6,904.50 and 3,014.68 is: 4,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.48 : 6,904.50 = 3,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.48/6,904.50 = 3,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.48x = 6,904.50 × 3,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.48x = 20,814,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,814,858.06/5,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.08

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