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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.68, 6,924.32 and 3,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.68, 6,924.32 and 3,894.16 is: 5,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.68 : 6,924.32 = 3,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.68/6,924.32 = 3,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.68x = 6,924.32 × 3,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.68x = 26,964,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964,409.97/5,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.02

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