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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.36, 6,901.52 and 4,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.36, 6,901.52 and 4,167.84 is: 5,747.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.36 : 6,901.52 = 4,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.36/6,901.52 = 4,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.36x = 6,901.52 × 4,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.36x = 28,764,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764,431.12/5,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,747.87

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