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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.61, 6,950.85 and 3,047.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.61, 6,950.85 and 3,047.25 is: 4,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.61 : 6,950.85 = 3,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.61/6,950.85 = 3,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.61x = 6,950.85 × 3,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.61x = 21,180,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,977.66/5,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.40

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