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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.69, 6,906.48 and 3,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.69, 6,906.48 and 3,015.33 is: 4,161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.69 : 6,906.48 = 3,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.69/6,906.48 = 3,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.69x = 6,906.48 × 3,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.69x = 20,825,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,825,316.34/5,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.16

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