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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.08, 6,964.27 and 3,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.08, 6,964.27 and 3,057.09 is: 4,216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.08 : 6,964.27 = 3,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.08/6,964.27 = 3,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.08x = 6,964.27 × 3,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.08x = 21,290,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,290,400.17/5,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.69

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