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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.92, 6,904.63 and 3,212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.92, 6,904.63 and 3,212.22 is: 4,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.92 : 6,904.63 = 3,212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.92/6,904.63 = 3,212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.92x = 6,904.63 × 3,212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.92x = 22,179,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,220.49/5,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.83

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