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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.48, 6,946.08 and 3,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.48, 6,946.08 and 3,983.28 is: 5,495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.48 : 6,946.08 = 3,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.48/6,946.08 = 3,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.48x = 6,946.08 × 3,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.48x = 27,668,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668,181.54/5,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.74

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