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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.27, 6,908.11 and 3,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.27, 6,908.11 and 3,016.01 is: 4,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.27 : 6,908.11 = 3,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.27/6,908.11 = 3,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.27x = 6,908.11 × 3,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.27x = 20,834,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834,928.84/5,005.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.60

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