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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.91, 6,902.67 and 3,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.91, 6,902.67 and 3,013.26 is: 4,156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.91 : 6,902.67 = 3,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.91/6,902.67 = 3,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.91x = 6,902.67 × 3,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.91x = 20,799,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,539.40/5,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.66

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