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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.84, 6,911.20 and 3,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.84, 6,911.20 and 3,019.52 is: 4,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.84 : 6,911.20 = 3,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.84/6,911.20 = 3,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.84x = 6,911.20 × 3,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.84x = 20,868,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,868,527.68/5,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.34

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