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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.44, 6,921.06 and 3,026.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.44, 6,921.06 and 3,026.82 is: 4,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.44 : 6,921.06 = 3,026.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.44/6,921.06 = 3,026.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.44x = 6,921.06 × 3,026.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.44x = 20,948,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,948,802.83/5,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.20

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