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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.34, 6,913.46 and 3,020.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.34, 6,913.46 and 3,020.76 is: 4,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.34 : 6,913.46 = 3,020.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.34/6,913.46 = 3,020.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.34x = 6,913.46 × 3,020.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.34x = 20,883,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883,903.43/5,011.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.33

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