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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.08, 6,954.66 and 3,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.08, 6,954.66 and 3,177 is: 4,382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.08 : 6,954.66 = 3,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.08/6,954.66 = 3,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.08x = 6,954.66 × 3,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.08x = 22,094,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,954.82/5,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.98

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