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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.70, 6,913.77 and 3,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.70, 6,913.77 and 3,020.22 is: 4,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.70 : 6,913.77 = 3,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.70/6,913.77 = 3,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.70x = 6,913.77 × 3,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.70x = 20,881,106.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,881,106.43/5,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.14

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