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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.05, 6,932.49 and 3,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.05, 6,932.49 and 3,034.06 is: 4,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.05 : 6,932.49 = 3,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.05/6,932.49 = 3,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.05x = 6,932.49 × 3,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.05x = 21,033,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,033,561.90/5,026.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.91

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