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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.86, 6,919.51 and 3,220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.86, 6,919.51 and 3,220.07 is: 4,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.86 : 6,919.51 = 3,220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.86/6,919.51 = 3,220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.86x = 6,919.51 × 3,220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.86x = 22,281,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,281,263.92/5,011.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.71

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