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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,048.91, 6,967.95 and 2,811.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,048.91, 6,967.95 and 2,811.29 is: 3,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,048.91 : 6,967.95 = 2,811.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,048.91/6,967.95 = 2,811.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,048.91x = 6,967.95 × 2,811.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,048.91x = 19,588,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,893.32/5,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.83

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