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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.86, 6,913.02 and 3,219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.86, 6,913.02 and 3,219.73 is: 4,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.86 : 6,913.02 = 3,219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.86/6,913.02 = 3,219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.86x = 6,913.02 × 3,219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.86x = 22,258,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,057.88/5,011.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.08

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