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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.38, 6,902.21 and 3,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.38, 6,902.21 and 3,325.25 is: 4,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.38 : 6,902.21 = 3,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.38/6,902.21 = 3,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.38x = 6,902.21 × 3,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.38x = 22,951,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951,599.37/5,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.30

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