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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.84, 6,934.72 and 3,256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.84, 6,934.72 and 3,256.48 is: 4,496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.84 : 6,934.72 = 3,256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.84/6,934.72 = 3,256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.84x = 6,934.72 × 3,256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.84x = 22,582,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,776.99/5,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.91

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