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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.92, 6,932.73 and 3,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.92, 6,932.73 and 3,034.72 is: 4,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.92 : 6,932.73 = 3,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.92/6,932.73 = 3,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.92x = 6,932.73 × 3,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.92x = 21,038,894.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038,894.39/5,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.91

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