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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.69, 6,938.41 and 3,418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.69, 6,938.41 and 3,418.09 is: 4,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.69 : 6,938.41 = 3,418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.69/6,938.41 = 3,418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.69x = 6,938.41 × 3,418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.69x = 23,716,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716,083.95/5,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.48

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