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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.48, 6,908.64 and 3,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.48, 6,908.64 and 3,017.68 is: 4,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.48 : 6,908.64 = 3,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.48/6,908.64 = 3,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.48x = 6,908.64 × 3,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.48x = 20,848,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,848,064.76/5,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.22

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