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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.52, 6,955.45 and 3,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.52, 6,955.45 and 3,051.35 is: 4,209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.52 : 6,955.45 = 3,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.52/6,955.45 = 3,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.52x = 6,955.45 × 3,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.52x = 21,223,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,512.36/5,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.74

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