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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.21, 6,945.92 and 3,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.21, 6,945.92 and 3,018.60 is: 4,165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.21 : 6,945.92 = 3,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.21/6,945.92 = 3,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.21x = 6,945.92 × 3,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.21x = 20,966,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966,950.34/5,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.73

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