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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.66, 6,903.09 and 3,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.66, 6,903.09 and 3,013.14 is: 4,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.66 : 6,903.09 = 3,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.66/6,903.09 = 3,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.66x = 6,903.09 × 3,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.66x = 20,799,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,976.60/5,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.12

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