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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.81, 6,913.59 and 3,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.81, 6,913.59 and 3,331.50 is: 4,599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.81 : 6,913.59 = 3,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.81/6,913.59 = 3,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.81x = 6,913.59 × 3,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.81x = 23,032,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,032,625.09/5,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.34

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