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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.36, 6,905.34 and 3,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.36, 6,905.34 and 3,141 is: 4,334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.36 : 6,905.34 = 3,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.36/6,905.34 = 3,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.36x = 6,905.34 × 3,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.36x = 21,689,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,689,672.94/5,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.16

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