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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.03, 6,964.44 and 3,258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.03, 6,964.44 and 3,258.81 is: 4,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.03 : 6,964.44 = 3,258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.03/6,964.44 = 3,258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.03x = 6,964.44 × 3,258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.03x = 22,695,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695,786.72/5,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.08

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