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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.48, 6,964.79 and 3,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.48, 6,964.79 and 3,057.12 is: 4,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.48 : 6,964.79 = 3,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.48/6,964.79 = 3,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.48x = 6,964.79 × 3,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.48x = 21,292,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292,198.80/5,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.22

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