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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.24, 6,905.01 and 3,301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.24, 6,905.01 and 3,301.54 is: 4,554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.24 : 6,905.01 = 3,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.24/6,905.01 = 3,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.24x = 6,905.01 × 3,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.24x = 22,797,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,166.72/5,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.66

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