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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.97, 6,943.08 and 3,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.97, 6,943.08 and 3,541.71 is: 4,885.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.97 : 6,943.08 = 3,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.97/6,943.08 = 3,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.97x = 6,943.08 × 3,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.97x = 24,590,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590,375.87/5,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.86

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