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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.52, 6,910.84 and 3,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.52, 6,910.84 and 3,241.70 is: 4,472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.52 : 6,910.84 = 3,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.52/6,910.84 = 3,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.52x = 6,910.84 × 3,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.52x = 22,402,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,870.03/5,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.06

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