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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.24, 6,914.43 and 2,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.24, 6,914.43 and 2,994.56 is: 4,132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.24 : 6,914.43 = 2,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.24/6,914.43 = 2,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.24x = 6,914.43 × 2,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.24x = 20,705,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,705,675.50/5,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.67

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