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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.96, 6,907.98 and 3,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.96, 6,907.98 and 3,238.84 is: 4,466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.96 : 6,907.98 = 3,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.96/6,907.98 = 3,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.96x = 6,907.98 × 3,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.96x = 22,373,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373,841.94/5,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.76

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