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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.46, 6,917.81 and 3,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.46, 6,917.81 and 3,023.88 is: 4,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.46 : 6,917.81 = 3,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.46/6,917.81 = 3,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.46x = 6,917.81 × 3,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.46x = 20,918,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,612.18/5,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.66

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