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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.96, 6,942.36 and 3,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.96, 6,942.36 and 3,237.44 is: 4,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.96 : 6,942.36 = 3,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.96/6,942.36 = 3,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.96x = 6,942.36 × 3,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.96x = 22,475,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,491.75/5,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.21

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