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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.63, 6,954.81 and 3,425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.63, 6,954.81 and 3,425.97 is: 4,726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.63 : 6,954.81 = 3,425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.63/6,954.81 = 3,425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.63x = 6,954.81 × 3,425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.63x = 23,826,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826,970.42/5,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.05

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