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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.28, 6,901.29 and 3,940.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.28, 6,901.29 and 3,940.63 is: 5,432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.28 : 6,901.29 = 3,940.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.28/6,901.29 = 3,940.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.28x = 6,901.29 × 3,940.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.28x = 27,195,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195,427.94/5,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.27

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