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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.49, 6,950.07 and 2,912.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.49, 6,950.07 and 2,912.11 is: 4,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.49 : 6,950.07 = 2,912.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.49/6,950.07 = 2,912.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.49x = 6,950.07 × 2,912.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.49x = 20,239,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,368.35/5,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.55

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