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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.27, 6,908.40 and 3,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.27, 6,908.40 and 3,237.30 is: 4,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.27 : 6,908.40 = 3,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.27/6,908.40 = 3,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.27x = 6,908.40 × 3,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.27x = 22,364,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,563.32/5,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.10

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