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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.62, 6,924.78 and 3,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.62, 6,924.78 and 3,028.26 is: 4,179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.62 : 6,924.78 = 3,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.62/6,924.78 = 3,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.62x = 6,924.78 × 3,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.62x = 20,970,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,970,034.28/5,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.28

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