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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.03, 6,980.61 and 3,042.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.03, 6,980.61 and 3,042.11 is: 4,198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.03 : 6,980.61 = 3,042.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.03/6,980.61 = 3,042.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.03x = 6,980.61 × 3,042.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.03x = 21,235,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235,812.35/5,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.43

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