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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.73, 6,947.43 and 3,017.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.73, 6,947.43 and 3,017.61 is: 4,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.73 : 6,947.43 = 3,017.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.73/6,947.43 = 3,017.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.73x = 6,947.43 × 3,017.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.73x = 20,964,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,622.93/5,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.00

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