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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.31, 6,908.76 and 3,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.31, 6,908.76 and 3,328 is: 4,594.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.31 : 6,908.76 = 3,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.31/6,908.76 = 3,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.31x = 6,908.76 × 3,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.31x = 22,992,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,992,353.28/5,004.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.51

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