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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.03, 6,966.72 and 3,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.03, 6,966.72 and 3,254.22 is: 4,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.03 : 6,966.72 = 3,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.03/6,966.72 = 3,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.03x = 6,966.72 × 3,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.03x = 22,671,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,239.56/5,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.89

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