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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.98, 7,569.68 and 3,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.98, 7,569.68 and 3,210.18 is: 4,805.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.98 : 7,569.68 = 3,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.98/7,569.68 = 3,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.98x = 7,569.68 × 3,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.98x = 24,300,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,300,019.29/5,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.24

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