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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.84, 6,962.49 and 3,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.84, 6,962.49 and 3,055.34 is: 4,216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.84 : 6,962.49 = 3,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.84/6,962.49 = 3,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.84x = 6,962.49 × 3,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.84x = 21,272,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272,791.60/5,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.74

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