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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.41, 6,905.33 and 3,212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.41, 6,905.33 and 3,212.73 is: 4,429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.41 : 6,905.33 = 3,212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.41/6,905.33 = 3,212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.41x = 6,905.33 × 3,212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.41x = 22,184,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184,910.26/5,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.53

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