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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.05, 6,915.87 and 3,499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.05, 6,915.87 and 3,499.08 is: 4,826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.05 : 6,915.87 = 3,499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.05/6,915.87 = 3,499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.05x = 6,915.87 × 3,499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.05x = 24,199,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,182.40/5,014.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.27

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