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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.71, 6,926.07 and 3,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.71, 6,926.07 and 3,029.24 is: 4,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.71 : 6,926.07 = 3,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.71/6,926.07 = 3,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.71x = 6,926.07 × 3,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.71x = 20,980,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980,693.66/5,018.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.50

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