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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.08, 6,908.86 and 3,240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.08, 6,908.86 and 3,240.26 is: 4,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.08 : 6,908.86 = 3,240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.08/6,908.86 = 3,240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.08x = 6,908.86 × 3,240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.08x = 22,386,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,386,502.70/5,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.08

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