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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.23, 6,914.09 and 3,020.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.23, 6,914.09 and 3,020.91 is: 4,168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.23 : 6,914.09 = 3,020.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.23/6,914.09 = 3,020.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.23x = 6,914.09 × 3,020.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.23x = 20,886,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,886,825.25/5,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.83

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