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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.59, 6,932.55 and 3,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.59, 6,932.55 and 3,033.78 is: 4,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.59 : 6,932.55 = 3,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.59/6,932.55 = 3,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.59x = 6,932.55 × 3,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.59x = 21,031,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031,794.17/5,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.61

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