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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.51, 6,931.64 and 3,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.51, 6,931.64 and 3,033.07 is: 4,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.51 : 6,931.64 = 3,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.51/6,931.64 = 3,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.51x = 6,931.64 × 3,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.51x = 21,024,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,116.84/5,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.98

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