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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.56, 6,910.49 and 3,329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.56, 6,910.49 and 3,329.25 is: 4,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.56 : 6,910.49 = 3,329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.56/6,910.49 = 3,329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.56x = 6,910.49 × 3,329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.56x = 23,006,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,006,732.19/5,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.24

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