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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.08, 6,901.96 and 3,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.08, 6,901.96 and 3,235.26 is: 4,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.08 : 6,901.96 = 3,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.08/6,901.96 = 3,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.08x = 6,901.96 × 3,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.08x = 22,329,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,635.11/5,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.18

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