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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.08, 6,948.62 and 3,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.08, 6,948.62 and 3,045.28 is: 4,202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.08 : 6,948.62 = 3,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.08/6,948.62 = 3,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.08x = 6,948.62 × 3,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.08x = 21,160,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,160,493.51/5,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.61

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