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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.68, 6,905.05 and 3,015.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.68, 6,905.05 and 3,015.01 is: 4,159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.68 : 6,905.05 = 3,015.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.68/6,905.05 = 3,015.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.68x = 6,905.05 × 3,015.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.68x = 20,818,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,818,794.80/5,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.03

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