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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.52, 6,912.33 and 3,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.52, 6,912.33 and 3,018.96 is: 4,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.52 : 6,912.33 = 3,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.52/6,912.33 = 3,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.52x = 6,912.33 × 3,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.52x = 20,868,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,868,047.78/5,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.51

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