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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.92, 6,918.48 and 3,245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.92, 6,918.48 and 3,245.04 is: 4,479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.92 : 6,918.48 = 3,245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.92/6,918.48 = 3,245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.92x = 6,918.48 × 3,245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.92x = 22,450,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,744.34/5,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.47

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