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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.67, 6,942.87 and 3,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.67, 6,942.87 and 3,041.31 is: 4,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.67 : 6,942.87 = 3,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.67/6,942.87 = 3,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.67x = 6,942.87 × 3,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.67x = 21,115,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115,419.96/5,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.34

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