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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.08, 6,951.06 and 3,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.08, 6,951.06 and 3,049.13 is: 4,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.08 : 6,951.06 = 3,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.08/6,951.06 = 3,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.08x = 6,951.06 × 3,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.08x = 21,194,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194,685.58/5,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.90

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