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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.08, 6,952.44 and 3,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.08, 6,952.44 and 3,050.13 is: 4,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.08 : 6,952.44 = 3,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.08/6,952.44 = 3,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.08x = 6,952.44 × 3,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.08x = 21,205,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205,845.82/5,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.28

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