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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.08, 6,900.58 and 3,234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.08, 6,900.58 and 3,234.26 is: 4,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.08 : 6,900.58 = 3,234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.08/6,900.58 = 3,234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.08x = 6,900.58 × 3,234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.08x = 22,318,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318,269.87/5,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.80

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