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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.84, 6,908.49 and 3,238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.84, 6,908.49 and 3,238.58 is: 4,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.84 : 6,908.49 = 3,238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.84/6,908.49 = 3,238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.84x = 6,908.49 × 3,238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.84x = 22,373,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373,714.82/5,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.85

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