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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.92, 6,955.92 and 3,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.92, 6,955.92 and 3,051.12 is: 4,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.92 : 6,955.92 = 3,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.92/6,955.92 = 3,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.92x = 6,955.92 × 3,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.92x = 21,223,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,346.63/5,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.38

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