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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.08, 6,947.24 and 3,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.08, 6,947.24 and 3,044.28 is: 4,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.08 : 6,947.24 = 3,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.08/6,947.24 = 3,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.08x = 6,947.24 × 3,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.08x = 21,149,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149,343.79/5,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.23

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