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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.28, 6,942.47 and 3,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.28, 6,942.47 and 3,042.32 is: 4,200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.28 : 6,942.47 = 3,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.28/6,942.47 = 3,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.28x = 6,942.47 × 3,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.28x = 21,121,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,235.61/5,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.49

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