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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.67, 6,923.96 and 3,027.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.67, 6,923.96 and 3,027.75 is: 4,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.67 : 6,923.96 = 3,027.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.67/6,923.96 = 3,027.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.67x = 6,923.96 × 3,027.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.67x = 20,964,004.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,004.75/5,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.20

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