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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.11, 6,910.24 and 3,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.11, 6,910.24 and 3,241.28 is: 4,471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.11 : 6,910.24 = 3,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.11/6,910.24 = 3,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.11x = 6,910.24 × 3,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.11x = 22,398,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,006.50/5,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.46

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