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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.19, 6,946.41 and 3,043.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.19, 6,946.41 and 3,043.93 is: 4,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.19 : 6,946.41 = 3,043.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.19/6,946.41 = 3,043.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.19x = 6,946.41 × 3,043.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.19x = 21,144,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144,375.74/5,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.99

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