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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.42, 6,950.26 and 3,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.42, 6,950.26 and 3,268.04 is: 4,512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.42 : 6,950.26 = 3,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.42/6,950.26 = 3,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.42x = 6,950.26 × 3,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.42x = 22,713,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,713,727.69/5,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.58

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