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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.38, 6,943.26 and 3,145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.38, 6,943.26 and 3,145.87 is: 4,340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.38 : 6,943.26 = 3,145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.38/6,943.26 = 3,145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.38x = 6,943.26 × 3,145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.38x = 21,842,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,593.34/5,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.41

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