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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.94, 6,916.50 and 3,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.94, 6,916.50 and 3,021 is: 4,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.94 : 6,916.50 = 3,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.94/6,916.50 = 3,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.94x = 6,916.50 × 3,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.94x = 20,894,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894,746.50/5,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.66

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