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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.46, 6,905.73 and 3,298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.46, 6,905.73 and 3,298.97 is: 4,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.46 : 6,905.73 = 3,298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.46/6,905.73 = 3,298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.46x = 6,905.73 × 3,298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.46x = 22,781,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781,797.03/5,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.21

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