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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.35, 6,964.29 and 3,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.35, 6,964.29 and 3,361 is: 4,642.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.35 : 6,964.29 = 3,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.35/6,964.29 = 3,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.35x = 6,964.29 × 3,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.35x = 23,406,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,978.69/5,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.08

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