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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.44, 6,965.34 and 3,032.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.44, 6,965.34 and 3,032.31 is: 4,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.44 : 6,965.34 = 3,032.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.44/6,965.34 = 3,032.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.44x = 6,965.34 × 3,032.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.44x = 21,121,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,070.14/5,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.86

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