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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.62, 6,921.45 and 3,338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.62, 6,921.45 and 3,338.82 is: 4,608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.62 : 6,921.45 = 3,338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.62/6,921.45 = 3,338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.62x = 6,921.45 × 3,338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.62x = 23,109,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,109,475.69/5,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.42

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