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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.03, 6,952.86 and 3,270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.03, 6,952.86 and 3,270.99 is: 4,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.03 : 6,952.86 = 3,270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.03/6,952.86 = 3,270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.03x = 6,952.86 × 3,270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.03x = 22,742,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742,735.53/5,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.42

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