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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.22, 6,938.97 and 3,037.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.22, 6,938.97 and 3,037.89 is: 4,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.22 : 6,938.97 = 3,037.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.22/6,938.97 = 3,037.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.22x = 6,938.97 × 3,037.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.22x = 21,079,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,079,827.57/5,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.14

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