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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.54, 6,901.05 and 3,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.54, 6,901.05 and 3,012.02 is: 4,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.54 : 6,901.05 = 3,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.54/6,901.05 = 3,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.54x = 6,901.05 × 3,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.54x = 20,786,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786,100.62/5,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.28

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