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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.13, 6,931.91 and 3,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.13, 6,931.91 and 3,033.29 is: 4,185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.13 : 6,931.91 = 3,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.13/6,931.91 = 3,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.13x = 6,931.91 × 3,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.13x = 21,026,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,443.46/5,023.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.93

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