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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.06, 6,946.05 and 3,145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.06, 6,946.05 and 3,145.42 is: 4,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.06 : 6,946.05 = 3,145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.06/6,946.05 = 3,145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.06x = 6,946.05 × 3,145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.06x = 21,848,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,848,244.59/5,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.22

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