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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.42, 6,946.12 and 3,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.42, 6,946.12 and 3,265.04 is: 4,508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.42 : 6,946.12 = 3,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.42/6,946.12 = 3,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.42x = 6,946.12 × 3,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.42x = 22,679,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,359.64/5,030.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.44

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