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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.62, 6,914.52 and 3,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.62, 6,914.52 and 3,499.14 is: 4,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.62 : 6,914.52 = 3,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.62/6,914.52 = 3,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.62x = 6,914.52 × 3,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.62x = 24,194,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194,873.51/5,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.75

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