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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.33, 6,966.19 and 3,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.33, 6,966.19 and 3,059.16 is: 4,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.33 : 6,966.19 = 3,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.33/6,966.19 = 3,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.33x = 6,966.19 × 3,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.33x = 21,310,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,310,689.80/5,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.50

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