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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.80, 6,913.78 and 3,020.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.80, 6,913.78 and 3,020.64 is: 4,168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.80 : 6,913.78 = 3,020.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.80/6,913.78 = 3,020.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.80x = 6,913.78 × 3,020.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.80x = 20,884,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,040.42/5,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.64

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