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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.77, 6,910.47 and 3,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.77, 6,910.47 and 3,238.80 is: 4,471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.77 : 6,910.47 = 3,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.77/6,910.47 = 3,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.77x = 6,910.47 × 3,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.77x = 22,381,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,630.24/5,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.17

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