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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.48, 6,918.08 and 3,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.48, 6,918.08 and 3,023.34 is: 4,172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.48 : 6,918.08 = 3,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.48/6,918.08 = 3,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.48x = 6,918.08 × 3,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.48x = 20,915,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915,692.87/5,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.73

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