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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.10, 6,904.83 and 3,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.10, 6,904.83 and 3,014.48 is: 4,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.10 : 6,904.83 = 3,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.10/6,904.83 = 3,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.10x = 6,904.83 × 3,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.10x = 20,814,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,814,471.94/5,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.65

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