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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.96, 6,962.58 and 2,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.96, 6,962.58 and 2,950.14 is: 4,069.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.96 : 6,962.58 = 2,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.96/6,962.58 = 2,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.96x = 6,962.58 × 2,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.96x = 20,540,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540,585.76/5,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.89

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