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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.73, 6,948.25 and 3,045.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.73, 6,948.25 and 3,045.37 is: 4,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.73 : 6,948.25 = 3,045.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.73/6,948.25 = 3,045.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.73x = 6,948.25 × 3,045.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.73x = 21,159,964.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,159,964.97/5,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.80

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