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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.66, 6,920.22 and 3,024.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.66, 6,920.22 and 3,024.82 is: 4,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.66 : 6,920.22 = 3,024.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.66/6,920.22 = 3,024.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.66x = 6,920.22 × 3,024.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.66x = 20,932,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,932,419.86/5,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.25

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