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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.16, 6,942.06 and 2,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.16, 6,942.06 and 2,934.96 is: 4,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.16 : 6,942.06 = 2,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.16/6,942.06 = 2,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.16x = 6,942.06 × 2,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.16x = 20,374,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,374,668.42/5,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.50

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