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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.52, 6,954.08 and 3,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.52, 6,954.08 and 3,050.35 is: 4,208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.52 : 6,954.08 = 3,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.52/6,954.08 = 3,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.52x = 6,954.08 × 3,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.52x = 21,212,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212,362.68/5,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.37

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