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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.94, 6,938.44 and 3,235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.94, 6,938.44 and 3,235.62 is: 4,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.94 : 6,938.44 = 3,235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.94/6,938.44 = 3,235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.94x = 6,938.44 × 3,235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.94x = 22,450,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,155.23/5,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.97

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