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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.22, 6,911.56 and 3,120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.22, 6,911.56 and 3,120.92 is: 4,307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.22 : 6,911.56 = 3,120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.22/6,911.56 = 3,120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.22x = 6,911.56 × 3,120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.22x = 21,570,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570,425.84/5,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.00

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