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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.67, 6,917.40 and 3,024.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.67, 6,917.40 and 3,024.09 is: 4,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.67 : 6,917.40 = 3,024.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.67/6,917.40 = 3,024.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.67x = 6,917.40 × 3,024.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.67x = 20,918,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,840.17/5,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.53

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