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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.02, 6,961.59 and 3,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.02, 6,961.59 and 3,984.44 is: 5,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.02 : 6,961.59 = 3,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.02/6,961.59 = 3,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.02x = 6,961.59 × 3,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.02x = 27,738,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,738,002.85/5,047.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.92

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