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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.08, 6,968.04 and 2,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.08, 6,968.04 and 2,953.52 is: 4,076.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.08 : 6,968.04 = 2,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.08/6,968.04 = 2,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.08x = 6,968.04 × 2,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.08x = 20,580,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580,245.50/5,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.04

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