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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.04, 6,965.66 and 3,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.04, 6,965.66 and 3,030.59 is: 4,182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.04 : 6,965.66 = 3,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.04/6,965.66 = 3,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.04x = 6,965.66 × 3,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.04x = 21,110,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,110,061.80/5,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.66

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