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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.31, 6,912 and 3,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.31, 6,912 and 3,019.41 is: 4,166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.31 : 6,912 = 3,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.31/6,912 = 3,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.31x = 6,912 × 3,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.31x = 20,870,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,161.92/5,009.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.27

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