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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.10, 6,951.93 and 3,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.10, 6,951.93 and 3,024.20 is: 4,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.10 : 6,951.93 = 3,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.10/6,951.93 = 3,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.10x = 6,951.93 × 3,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.10x = 21,023,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,976.83/5,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.52

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