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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.08, 6,945.86 and 3,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.08, 6,945.86 and 3,043.28 is: 4,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.08 : 6,945.86 = 3,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.08/6,945.86 = 3,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.08x = 6,945.86 × 3,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.08x = 21,138,196.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,138,196.82/5,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.85

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