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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.94, 6,910.97 and 3,018.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.94, 6,910.97 and 3,018.58 is: 4,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.94 : 6,910.97 = 3,018.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.94/6,910.97 = 3,018.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.94x = 6,910.97 × 3,018.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.94x = 20,861,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861,283.45/5,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.64

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