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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.17, 6,911.84 and 3,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.17, 6,911.84 and 3,019.59 is: 4,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.17 : 6,911.84 = 3,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.17/6,911.84 = 3,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.17x = 6,911.84 × 3,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.17x = 20,870,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,930.49/5,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.72

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