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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.80, 6,905.88 and 3,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.80, 6,905.88 and 3,014.96 is: 4,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.80 : 6,905.88 = 3,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.80/6,905.88 = 3,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.80x = 6,905.88 × 3,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.80x = 20,820,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820,951.96/5,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.20

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