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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.84, 6,963.54 and 2,949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.84, 6,963.54 and 2,949.72 is: 4,069.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.84 : 6,963.54 = 2,949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.84/6,963.54 = 2,949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.84x = 6,963.54 × 2,949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.84x = 20,540,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540,493.21/5,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.97

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