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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.66, 6,951.98 and 3,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.66, 6,951.98 and 3,269.28 is: 4,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.66 : 6,951.98 = 3,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.66/6,951.98 = 3,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.66x = 6,951.98 × 3,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.66x = 22,727,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,952.83/5,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.30

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