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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.10, 6,943.12 and 3,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.10, 6,943.12 and 3,041.28 is: 4,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.10 : 6,943.12 = 3,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.10/6,943.12 = 3,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.10x = 6,943.12 × 3,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.10x = 21,115,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115,971.99/5,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.09

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