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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.56, 6,941.17 and 3,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.56, 6,941.17 and 3,041.23 is: 4,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.56 : 6,941.17 = 3,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.56/6,941.17 = 3,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.56x = 6,941.17 × 3,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.56x = 21,109,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,109,694.44/5,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.29

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