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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.48, 6,919.72 and 3,243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.48, 6,919.72 and 3,243.01 is: 4,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.48 : 6,919.72 = 3,243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.48/6,919.72 = 3,243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.48x = 6,919.72 × 3,243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.48x = 22,440,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440,721.16/5,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.18

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