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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.60, 6,948.08 and 3,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.60, 6,948.08 and 3,045.24 is: 4,202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.60 : 6,948.08 = 3,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.60/6,948.08 = 3,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.60x = 6,948.08 × 3,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.60x = 21,158,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,571.14/5,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.63

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