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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.81, 6,950.26 and 2,912.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.81, 6,950.26 and 2,912.01 is: 4,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.81 : 6,950.26 = 2,912.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.81/6,950.26 = 2,912.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.81x = 6,950.26 × 2,912.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.81x = 20,239,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,204.20/5,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.26

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