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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.28, 6,968.34 and 3,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.28, 6,968.34 and 3,369.62 is: 4,650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.28 : 6,968.34 = 3,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.28/6,968.34 = 3,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.28x = 6,968.34 × 3,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.28x = 23,480,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,640.98/5,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.29

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