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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.08, 6,899.20 and 3,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.08, 6,899.20 and 3,233.26 is: 4,460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.08 : 6,899.20 = 3,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.08/6,899.20 = 3,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.08x = 6,899.20 × 3,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.08x = 22,306,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,306,882.06/5,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.41

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