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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.71, 6,916.77 and 3,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.71, 6,916.77 and 3,023.13 is: 4,170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.71 : 6,916.77 = 3,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.71/6,916.77 = 3,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.71x = 6,916.77 × 3,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.71x = 20,910,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,910,294.89/5,013.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.63

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