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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.60, 6,904.80 and 3,233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.60, 6,904.80 and 3,233.04 is: 4,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.60 : 6,904.80 = 3,233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.60/6,904.80 = 3,233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.60x = 6,904.80 × 3,233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.60x = 22,323,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323,494.59/5,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.60

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