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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.10, 6,910.35 and 3,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.10, 6,910.35 and 3,018.48 is: 4,164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.10 : 6,910.35 = 3,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.10/6,910.35 = 3,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.10x = 6,910.35 × 3,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.10x = 20,858,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,858,753.27/5,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.17

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