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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.30, 6,905.12 and 3,325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.30, 6,905.12 and 3,325.95 is: 4,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.30 : 6,905.12 = 3,325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.30/6,905.12 = 3,325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.30x = 6,905.12 × 3,325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.30x = 22,966,067.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966,067.23/5,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.02

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