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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.79, 6,909.64 and 3,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.79, 6,909.64 and 3,017.63 is: 4,164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.79 : 6,909.64 = 3,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.79/6,909.64 = 3,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.79x = 6,909.64 × 3,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.79x = 20,850,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850,746.68/5,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.49

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