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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.35, 6,944.92 and 3,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.35, 6,944.92 and 3,043.86 is: 4,199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.35 : 6,944.92 = 3,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.35/6,944.92 = 3,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.35x = 6,944.92 × 3,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.35x = 21,139,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,139,373.94/5,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.86

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