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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.40, 7,502.70 and 3,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.40, 7,502.70 and 3,067.40 is: 4,592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.40 : 7,502.70 = 3,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.40/7,502.70 = 3,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.40x = 7,502.70 × 3,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.40x = 23,013,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013,781.98/5,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.29

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