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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.61, 6,902.82 and 3,325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.61, 6,902.82 and 3,325.18 is: 4,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.61 : 6,902.82 = 3,325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.61/6,902.82 = 3,325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.61x = 6,902.82 × 3,325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.61x = 22,953,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,953,119.01/5,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.40

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