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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.33, 6,963.91 and 3,030.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.33, 6,963.91 and 3,030.22 is: 4,180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.33 : 6,963.91 = 3,030.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.33/6,963.91 = 3,030.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.33x = 6,963.91 × 3,030.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.33x = 21,102,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102,179.36/5,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.86

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