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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.62, 6,955.67 and 3,025.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.62, 6,955.67 and 3,025.68 is: 4,174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.62 : 6,955.67 = 3,025.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.62/6,955.67 = 3,025.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.62x = 6,955.67 × 3,025.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.62x = 21,045,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,616.48/5,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.38

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