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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.95, 6,967.16 and 3,031.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.95, 6,967.16 and 3,031.34 is: 4,184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.95 : 6,967.16 = 3,031.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.95/6,967.16 = 3,031.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.95x = 6,967.16 × 3,031.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.95x = 21,119,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119,855.79/5,046.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.67

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