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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.35, 6,905.24 and 3,212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.35, 6,905.24 and 3,212.66 is: 4,429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.35 : 6,905.24 = 3,212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.35/6,905.24 = 3,212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.35x = 6,905.24 × 3,212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.35x = 22,184,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184,188.34/5,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.44

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