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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.97, 6,944.33 and 3,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.97, 6,944.33 and 3,042.14 is: 4,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.97 : 6,944.33 = 3,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.97/6,944.33 = 3,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.97x = 6,944.33 × 3,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.97x = 21,125,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125,624.07/5,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.28

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