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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.41, 6,947.75 and 3,045.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.41, 6,947.75 and 3,045.93 is: 4,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.41 : 6,947.75 = 3,045.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.41/6,947.75 = 3,045.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.41x = 6,947.75 × 3,045.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.41x = 21,162,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,162,354.75/5,035.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.70

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