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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.35, 6,968.43 and 3,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.35, 6,968.43 and 3,364 is: 4,646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.35 : 6,968.43 = 3,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.35/6,968.43 = 3,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.35x = 6,968.43 × 3,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.35x = 23,441,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,441,798.52/5,045.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.22

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