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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.83, 6,931.70 and 3,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.83, 6,931.70 and 3,007.88 is: 4,150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.83 : 6,931.70 = 3,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.83/6,931.70 = 3,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.83x = 6,931.70 × 3,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.83x = 20,849,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849,672.10/5,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.15

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