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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.60, 6,908.28 and 3,016.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.60, 6,908.28 and 3,016.98 is: 4,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.60 : 6,908.28 = 3,016.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.60/6,908.28 = 3,016.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.60x = 6,908.28 × 3,016.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.60x = 20,842,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,842,142.59/5,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.10

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