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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.08, 6,911.58 and 3,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.08, 6,911.58 and 3,145.24 is: 4,339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.08 : 6,911.58 = 3,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.08/6,911.58 = 3,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.08x = 6,911.58 × 3,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.08x = 21,738,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738,577.88/5,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.83

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