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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.83, 6,926.23 and 3,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.83, 6,926.23 and 3,029.35 is: 4,180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.83 : 6,926.23 = 3,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.83/6,926.23 = 3,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.83x = 6,926.23 × 3,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.83x = 20,981,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,974.85/5,018.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.65

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