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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.51, 6,957.90 and 3,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.51, 6,957.90 and 3,052.76 is: 4,213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.51 : 6,957.90 = 3,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.51/6,957.90 = 3,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.51x = 6,957.90 × 3,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.51x = 21,240,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,240,764.01/5,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.18

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