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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.68, 6,945.09 and 3,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.68, 6,945.09 and 3,263.18 is: 4,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.68 : 6,945.09 = 3,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.68/6,945.09 = 3,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.68x = 6,945.09 × 3,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.68x = 22,663,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,078.79/5,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.08

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