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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.84, 6,946.52 and 3,043.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.84, 6,946.52 and 3,043.66 is: 4,200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.84 : 6,946.52 = 3,043.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.84/6,946.52 = 3,043.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.84x = 6,946.52 × 3,043.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.84x = 21,142,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142,845.06/5,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.14

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