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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.98, 6,956.87 and 3,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.98, 6,956.87 and 3,052.13 is: 4,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.98 : 6,956.87 = 3,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.98/6,956.87 = 3,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.98x = 6,956.87 × 3,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.98x = 21,233,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,221.59/5,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.29

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