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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.67, 6,940.25 and 3,015.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.67, 6,940.25 and 3,015.77 is: 4,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.67 : 6,940.25 = 3,015.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.67/6,940.25 = 3,015.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.67x = 6,940.25 × 3,015.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.67x = 20,930,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,930,197.74/5,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.87

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