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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.56, 6,966.98 and 3,032.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.56, 6,966.98 and 3,032.42 is: 4,183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.56 : 6,966.98 = 3,032.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.56/6,966.98 = 3,032.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.56x = 6,966.98 × 3,032.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.56x = 21,126,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126,811.75/5,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.90

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