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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.58, 6,913.86 and 3,020.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.58, 6,913.86 and 3,020.84 is: 4,169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.58 : 6,913.86 = 3,020.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.58/6,913.86 = 3,020.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.58x = 6,913.86 × 3,020.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.58x = 20,885,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,885,664.84/5,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.98

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