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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.77, 6,917.85 and 3,520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.77, 6,917.85 and 3,520.05 is: 4,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.77 : 6,917.85 = 3,520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.77/6,917.85 = 3,520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.77x = 6,917.85 × 3,520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.77x = 24,351,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,351,177.89/5,011.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.80

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