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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.53, 6,908.89 and 3,019.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.53, 6,908.89 and 3,019.67 is: 4,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.53 : 6,908.89 = 3,019.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.53/6,908.89 = 3,019.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.53x = 6,908.89 × 3,019.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.53x = 20,862,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862,567.87/5,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.58

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