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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.92, 6,919.86 and 3,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.92, 6,919.86 and 3,246.04 is: 4,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.92 : 6,919.86 = 3,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.92/6,919.86 = 3,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.92x = 6,919.86 × 3,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.92x = 22,462,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,142.35/5,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.85

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