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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.38, 6,924.04 and 3,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.38, 6,924.04 and 3,027.56 is: 4,178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.38 : 6,924.04 = 3,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.38/6,924.04 = 3,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.38x = 6,924.04 × 3,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.38x = 20,962,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,896.78/5,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.06

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