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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.32, 6,932.36 and 3,033.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.32, 6,932.36 and 3,033.49 is: 4,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.32 : 6,932.36 = 3,033.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.32/6,932.36 = 3,033.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.32x = 6,932.36 × 3,033.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.32x = 21,029,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,029,244.74/5,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.32

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