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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.57, 6,932.70 and 3,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.57, 6,932.70 and 3,033.73 is: 4,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.57 : 6,932.70 = 3,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.57/6,932.70 = 3,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.57x = 6,932.70 × 3,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.57x = 21,031,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031,939.97/5,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.65

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