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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.64, 6,889.08 and 3,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.64, 6,889.08 and 3,228.24 is: 4,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.64 : 6,889.08 = 3,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.64/6,889.08 = 3,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.64x = 6,889.08 × 3,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.64x = 22,239,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,239,603.62/4,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.69

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