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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.39, 6,961.14 and 3,029.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.39, 6,961.14 and 3,029.27 is: 4,178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.39 : 6,961.14 = 3,029.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.39/6,961.14 = 3,029.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.39x = 6,961.14 × 3,029.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.39x = 21,087,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,087,172.57/5,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.66

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