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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.47, 6,918.95 and 3,023.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.47, 6,918.95 and 3,023.91 is: 4,173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.47 : 6,918.95 = 3,023.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.47/6,918.95 = 3,023.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.47x = 6,918.95 × 3,023.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.47x = 20,922,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,922,266.97/5,013.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.21

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