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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.43, 6,950.89 and 3,047.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.43, 6,950.89 and 3,047.19 is: 4,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.43 : 6,950.89 = 3,047.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.43/6,950.89 = 3,047.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.43x = 6,950.89 × 3,047.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.43x = 21,180,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,682.50/5,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.50

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