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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.65, 6,906.45 and 3,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.65, 6,906.45 and 3,326.36 is: 4,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.65 : 6,906.45 = 3,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.65/6,906.45 = 3,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.65x = 6,906.45 × 3,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.65x = 22,973,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973,304.49/5,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.23

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