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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.97, 6,906.69 and 3,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.97, 6,906.69 and 3,016.26 is: 4,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.97 : 6,906.69 = 3,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.97/6,906.69 = 3,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.97x = 6,906.69 × 3,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.97x = 20,832,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832,372.78/5,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.67

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