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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.95, 7,011.11 and 4,506.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.95, 7,011.11 and 4,506.89 is: 6,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.95 : 7,011.11 = 4,506.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.95/7,011.11 = 4,506.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.95x = 7,011.11 × 4,506.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.95x = 31,598,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,598,279.01/5,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.88

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