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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,020.39, 6,923.50 and 3,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,020.39, 6,923.50 and 3,250 is: 4,482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,020.39 : 6,923.50 = 3,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,020.39/6,923.50 = 3,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,020.39x = 6,923.50 × 3,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,020.39x = 22,501,375
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,375/5,020.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.00

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