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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.08, 6,898.77 and 3,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.08, 6,898.77 and 3,486.25 is: 4,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.08 : 6,898.77 = 3,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.08/6,898.77 = 3,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.08x = 6,898.77 × 3,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.08x = 24,050,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050,836.91/5,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.13

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