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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.94, 6,910.99 and 3,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.94, 6,910.99 and 3,329.64 is: 4,596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.94 : 6,910.99 = 3,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.94/6,910.99 = 3,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.94x = 6,910.99 × 3,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.94x = 23,011,100.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011,100.42/5,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.76

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