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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.51, 6,945.12 and 3,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.51, 6,945.12 and 3,044.02 is: 4,200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.51 : 6,945.12 = 3,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.51/6,945.12 = 3,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.51x = 6,945.12 × 3,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.51x = 21,141,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141,084.18/5,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.07

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