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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.39, 7,535.21 and 2,946.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.39, 7,535.21 and 2,946.99 is: 4,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.39 : 7,535.21 = 2,946.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.39/7,535.21 = 2,946.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.39x = 7,535.21 × 2,946.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.39x = 22,206,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,173.78/5,031.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.53

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