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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.76, 6,909.58 and 3,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.76, 6,909.58 and 3,514.04 is: 4,850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.76 : 6,909.58 = 3,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.76/6,909.58 = 3,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.76x = 6,909.58 × 3,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.76x = 24,280,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,536.26/5,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.52

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