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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.16, 6,940.42 and 3,039.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.16, 6,940.42 and 3,039.33 is: 4,194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.16 : 6,940.42 = 3,039.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.16/6,940.42 = 3,039.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.16x = 6,940.42 × 3,039.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.16x = 21,094,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094,226.72/5,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.38

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