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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.70, 6,945.66 and 3,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.70, 6,945.66 and 3,044.16 is: 4,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.70 : 6,945.66 = 3,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.70/6,945.66 = 3,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.70x = 6,945.66 × 3,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.70x = 21,143,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143,700.35/5,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.43

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