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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.54, 6,917.89 and 3,023.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.54, 6,917.89 and 3,023.99 is: 4,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.54 : 6,917.89 = 3,023.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.54/6,917.89 = 3,023.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.54x = 6,917.89 × 3,023.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.54x = 20,919,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,919,647.48/5,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.80

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