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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.41, 6,926.84 and 3,028.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.41, 6,926.84 and 3,028.63 is: 4,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.41 : 6,926.84 = 3,028.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.41/6,926.84 = 3,028.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.41x = 6,926.84 × 3,028.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.41x = 20,978,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,978,808.37/5,018.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.37

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