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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.46, 7,804.06 and 3,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.46, 7,804.06 and 3,011.70 is: 4,515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.46 : 7,804.06 = 3,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.46/7,804.06 = 3,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.46x = 7,804.06 × 3,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.46x = 23,503,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,503,487.50/5,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.16

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