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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.50, 6,941.72 and 2,906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.50, 6,941.72 and 2,906.12 is: 4,010.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.50 : 6,941.72 = 2,906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.50/6,941.72 = 2,906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.50x = 6,941.72 × 2,906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.50x = 20,173,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173,471.33/5,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.23

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