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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.94, 6,908.29 and 3,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.94, 6,908.29 and 3,332.44 is: 4,594.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.94 : 6,908.29 = 3,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.94/6,908.29 = 3,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.94x = 6,908.29 × 3,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.94x = 23,021,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,461.93/5,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.24

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