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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.39, 6,925.50 and 3,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.39, 6,925.50 and 3,340.14 is: 4,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.39 : 6,925.50 = 3,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.39/6,925.50 = 3,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.39x = 6,925.50 × 3,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.39x = 23,132,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132,139.57/5,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.31

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