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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.76, 6,960.96 and 3,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.76, 6,960.96 and 3,553.44 is: 4,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.76 : 6,960.96 = 3,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.76/6,960.96 = 3,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.76x = 6,960.96 × 3,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.76x = 24,735,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,353.70/5,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.21

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