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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.43, 6,942.33 and 3,042.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.43, 6,942.33 and 3,042.07 is: 4,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.43 : 6,942.33 = 3,042.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.43/6,942.33 = 3,042.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.43x = 6,942.33 × 3,042.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.43x = 21,119,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119,053.82/5,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.43

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