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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.37, 6,946.13 and 3,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.37, 6,946.13 and 3,043.58 is: 4,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.37 : 6,946.13 = 3,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.37/6,946.13 = 3,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.37x = 6,946.13 × 3,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.37x = 21,141,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141,052.40/5,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.18

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