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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.47, 6,919.95 and 3,023.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.47, 6,919.95 and 3,023.50 is: 4,174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.47 : 6,919.95 = 3,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.47/6,919.95 = 3,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.47x = 6,919.95 × 3,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.47x = 20,922,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,922,468.83/5,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.08

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