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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.96, 6,955.74 and 3,050.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.96, 6,955.74 and 3,050.69 is: 4,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.96 : 6,955.74 = 3,050.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.96/6,955.74 = 3,050.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.96x = 6,955.74 × 3,050.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.96x = 21,219,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219,771.68/5,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.31

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