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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.76, 6,946.53 and 3,043.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.76, 6,946.53 and 3,043.87 is: 4,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.76 : 6,946.53 = 3,043.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.76/6,946.53 = 3,043.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.76x = 6,946.53 × 3,043.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.76x = 21,144,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144,334.27/5,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.67

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