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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.61, 6,946.70 and 3,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.61, 6,946.70 and 3,044.25 is: 4,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.61 : 6,946.70 = 3,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.61/6,946.70 = 3,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.61x = 6,946.70 × 3,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.61x = 21,147,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,147,476.25/5,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.25

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