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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.44, 6,907.80 and 3,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.44, 6,907.80 and 3,947.52 is: 5,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.44 : 6,907.80 = 3,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.44/6,907.80 = 3,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.44x = 6,907.80 × 3,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.44x = 27,268,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,678.66/5,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.29

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