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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.71, 6,910.86 and 3,120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.71, 6,910.86 and 3,120.41 is: 4,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.71 : 6,910.86 = 3,120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.71/6,910.86 = 3,120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.71x = 6,910.86 × 3,120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.71x = 21,564,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564,716.65/5,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.30

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