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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.10, 6,940.36 and 3,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.10, 6,940.36 and 3,039.27 is: 4,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.10 : 6,940.36 = 3,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.10/6,940.36 = 3,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.10x = 6,940.36 × 3,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.10x = 21,093,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093,627.94/5,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.31

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