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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.43, 6,913.15 and 3,239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.43, 6,913.15 and 3,239.91 is: 4,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.43 : 6,913.15 = 3,239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.43/6,913.15 = 3,239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.43x = 6,913.15 × 3,239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.43x = 22,397,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397,983.82/5,010.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.27

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