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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.10, 6,913.11 and 3,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.10, 6,913.11 and 3,020.48 is: 4,166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.10 : 6,913.11 = 3,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.10/6,913.11 = 3,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.10x = 6,913.11 × 3,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.10x = 20,880,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,880,910.49/5,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.93

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