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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.63, 6,903.32 and 3,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.63, 6,903.32 and 3,235.38 is: 4,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.63 : 6,903.32 = 3,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.63/6,903.32 = 3,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.63x = 6,903.32 × 3,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.63x = 22,334,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334,863.46/5,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.95

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