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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.52, 6,910.80 and 3,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.52, 6,910.80 and 3,021.68 is: 4,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.52 : 6,910.80 = 3,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.52/6,910.80 = 3,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.52x = 6,910.80 × 3,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.52x = 20,882,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882,226.14/5,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.84

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