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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.93, 6,949.44 and 3,866.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.93, 6,949.44 and 3,866.55 is: 5,341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.93 : 6,949.44 = 3,866.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.93/6,949.44 = 3,866.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.93x = 6,949.44 × 3,866.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.93x = 26,870,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,870,357.23/5,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.04

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