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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.80, 6,904.50 and 3,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.80, 6,904.50 and 3,013.96 is: 4,158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.80 : 6,904.50 = 3,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.80/6,904.50 = 3,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.80x = 6,904.50 × 3,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.80x = 20,809,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,809,886.82/5,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.82

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