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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.98, 6,954.39 and 3,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.98, 6,954.39 and 3,362.85 is: 4,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.98 : 6,954.39 = 3,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.98/6,954.39 = 3,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.98x = 6,954.39 × 3,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.98x = 23,386,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,386,570.41/5,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.37

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