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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.32, 6,944.70 and 3,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.32, 6,944.70 and 3,041.68 is: 4,199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.32 : 6,944.70 = 3,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.32/6,944.70 = 3,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.32x = 6,944.70 × 3,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.32x = 21,123,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,555.10/5,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.25

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