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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.70, 6,916.86 and 3,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.70, 6,916.86 and 3,440.06 is: 4,744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.70 : 6,916.86 = 3,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.70/6,916.86 = 3,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.70x = 6,916.86 × 3,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.70x = 23,794,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,413.41/5,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.93

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