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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.73, 6,943.83 and 3,043.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.73, 6,943.83 and 3,043.61 is: 4,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.73 : 6,943.83 = 3,043.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.73/6,943.83 = 3,043.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.73x = 6,943.83 × 3,043.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.73x = 21,134,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,134,327.79/5,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.21

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