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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.76, 6,956.91 and 3,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.76, 6,956.91 and 3,051.35 is: 4,211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.76 : 6,956.91 = 3,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.76/6,956.91 = 3,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.76x = 6,956.91 × 3,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.76x = 21,227,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,227,947.65/5,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.26

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