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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.66, 6,915.48 and 3,122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.66, 6,915.48 and 3,122.55 is: 4,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.66 : 6,915.48 = 3,122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.66/6,915.48 = 3,122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.66x = 6,915.48 × 3,122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.66x = 21,593,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593,920.36/5,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.60

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