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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.52, 6,908.08 and 3,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.52, 6,908.08 and 3,239.70 is: 4,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.52 : 6,908.08 = 3,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.52/6,908.08 = 3,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.52x = 6,908.08 × 3,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.52x = 22,380,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380,106.78/5,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.30

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