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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.57, 6,964.25 and 3,030.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.57, 6,964.25 and 3,030.47 is: 4,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.57 : 6,964.25 = 3,030.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.57/6,964.25 = 3,030.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.57x = 6,964.25 × 3,030.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.57x = 21,104,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104,950.70/5,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.21

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