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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.26, 6,908.62 and 3,015.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.26, 6,908.62 and 3,015.26 is: 4,162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.26 : 6,908.62 = 3,015.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.26/6,908.62 = 3,015.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.26x = 6,908.62 × 3,015.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.26x = 20,831,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831,285.54/5,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.71

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