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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.49, 6,939.97 and 3,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.49, 6,939.97 and 3,015.54 is: 4,158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.49 : 6,939.97 = 3,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.49/6,939.97 = 3,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.49x = 6,939.97 × 3,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.49x = 20,927,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,927,749.59/5,032.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.53

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