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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.21, 6,905.72 and 3,235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.21, 6,905.72 and 3,235.77 is: 4,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.21 : 6,905.72 = 3,235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.21/6,905.72 = 3,235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.21x = 6,905.72 × 3,235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.21x = 22,345,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,305.43/5,004.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.30

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