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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.94, 6,901.62 and 3,943.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.94, 6,901.62 and 3,943.02 is: 5,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.94 : 6,901.62 = 3,943.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.94/6,901.62 = 3,943.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.94x = 6,901.62 × 3,943.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.94x = 27,213,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,225.69/5,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.10

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