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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.16, 6,942.24 and 3,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.16, 6,942.24 and 3,041.58 is: 4,196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.16 : 6,942.24 = 3,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.16/6,942.24 = 3,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.16x = 6,942.24 × 3,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.16x = 21,115,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115,378.34/5,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.09

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