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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.41, 6,943.35 and 3,263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.41, 6,943.35 and 3,263.03 is: 4,505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.41 : 6,943.35 = 3,263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.41/6,943.35 = 3,263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.41x = 6,943.35 × 3,263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.41x = 22,656,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,359.35/5,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.67

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