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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.39, 6,949.39 and 3,047.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.39, 6,949.39 and 3,047.05 is: 4,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.39 : 6,949.39 = 3,047.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.39/6,949.39 = 3,047.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.39x = 6,949.39 × 3,047.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.39x = 21,175,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175,138.80/5,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.26

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