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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.40, 6,947.48 and 3,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.40, 6,947.48 and 3,266.04 is: 4,509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.40 : 6,947.48 = 3,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.40/6,947.48 = 3,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.40x = 6,947.48 × 3,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.40x = 22,690,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,690,747.58/5,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.83

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