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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.37, 6,947.51 and 3,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.37, 6,947.51 and 3,044.58 is: 4,201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.37 : 6,947.51 = 3,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.37/6,947.51 = 3,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.37x = 6,947.51 × 3,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.37x = 21,152,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,250.00/5,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.57

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