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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009, 6,910.25 and 3,213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009, 6,910.25 and 3,213.27 is: 4,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009 : 6,910.25 = 3,213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009/6,910.25 = 3,213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009x = 6,910.25 × 3,213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009x = 22,204,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,499.02/5,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.92

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