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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.97, 6,908.61 and 3,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.97, 6,908.61 and 3,017.66 is: 4,163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.97 : 6,908.61 = 3,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.97/6,908.61 = 3,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.97x = 6,908.61 × 3,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.97x = 20,847,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847,801.51/5,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.76

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