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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.94, 6,896.64 and 3,232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.94, 6,896.64 and 3,232.90 is: 4,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.94 : 6,896.64 = 3,232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.94/6,896.64 = 3,232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.94x = 6,896.64 × 3,232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.94x = 22,296,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,147.46/5,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.50

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