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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.91, 6,945.42 and 3,264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.91, 6,945.42 and 3,264.53 is: 4,507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.91 : 6,945.42 = 3,264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.91/6,945.42 = 3,264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.91x = 6,945.42 × 3,264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.91x = 22,673,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673,531.95/5,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.74

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