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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.59, 6,928.91 and 3,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.59, 6,928.91 and 3,226.88 is: 4,455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.59 : 6,928.91 = 3,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.59/6,928.91 = 3,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.59x = 6,928.91 × 3,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.59x = 22,358,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,716.37/5,018.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.18

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