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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.88, 6,960.69 and 3,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.88, 6,960.69 and 3,274.74 is: 4,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.88 : 6,960.69 = 3,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.88/6,960.69 = 3,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.88x = 6,960.69 × 3,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.88x = 22,794,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794,449.97/5,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.13

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