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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.53, 6,907.51 and 3,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.53, 6,907.51 and 3,018.67 is: 4,163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.53 : 6,907.51 = 3,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.53/6,907.51 = 3,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.53x = 6,907.51 × 3,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.53x = 20,851,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851,479.72/5,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.19

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