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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.76, 6,958.25 and 3,053.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.76, 6,958.25 and 3,053.01 is: 4,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.76 : 6,958.25 = 3,053.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.76/6,958.25 = 3,053.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.76x = 6,958.25 × 3,053.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.76x = 21,243,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243,556.78/5,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.52

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