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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.15, 6,946.43 and 3,043.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.15, 6,946.43 and 3,043.79 is: 4,200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.15 : 6,946.43 = 3,043.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.15/6,946.43 = 3,043.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.15x = 6,946.43 × 3,043.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.15x = 21,143,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143,458.95/5,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.84

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