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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.73, 6,930.97 and 3,134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.73, 6,930.97 and 3,134.43 is: 4,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.73 : 6,930.97 = 3,134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.73/6,930.97 = 3,134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.73x = 6,930.97 × 3,134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.73x = 21,724,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724,632.46/5,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.13

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