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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.34, 6,950.81 and 3,245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.34, 6,950.81 and 3,245.78 is: 4,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.34 : 6,950.81 = 3,245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.34/6,950.81 = 3,245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.34x = 6,950.81 × 3,245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.34x = 22,560,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,749.10/5,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.15

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