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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.66, 6,916.52 and 3,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.66, 6,916.52 and 3,244.02 is: 4,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.66 : 6,916.52 = 3,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.66/6,916.52 = 3,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.66x = 6,916.52 × 3,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.66x = 22,437,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,329.21/5,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.13

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