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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.85, 6,941.24 and 3,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.85, 6,941.24 and 3,041.74 is: 4,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.85 : 6,941.24 = 3,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.85/6,941.24 = 3,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.85x = 6,941.24 × 3,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.85x = 21,113,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113,437.61/5,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.63

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