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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.52, 6,901.14 and 3,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.52, 6,901.14 and 3,014.68 is: 4,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.52 : 6,901.14 = 3,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.52/6,901.14 = 3,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.52x = 6,901.14 × 3,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.52x = 20,804,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,804,728.74/5,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.19

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