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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.46, 6,910.74 and 3,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.46, 6,910.74 and 3,017.10 is: 4,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.46 : 6,910.74 = 3,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.46/6,910.74 = 3,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.46x = 6,910.74 × 3,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.46x = 20,850,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850,393.65/5,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.70

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