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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.37, 6,961.01 and 3,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.37, 6,961.01 and 3,055.29 is: 4,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.37 : 6,961.01 = 3,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.37/6,961.01 = 3,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.37x = 6,961.01 × 3,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.37x = 21,267,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267,888.97/5,045.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.33

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