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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.10, 6,907.66 and 3,214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.10, 6,907.66 and 3,214.42 is: 4,431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.10 : 6,907.66 = 3,214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.10/6,907.66 = 3,214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.10x = 6,907.66 × 3,214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.10x = 22,204,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,120.46/5,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.87

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