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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.46, 6,967.10 and 3,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.46, 6,967.10 and 3,059.98 is: 4,222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.46 : 6,967.10 = 3,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.46/6,967.10 = 3,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.46x = 6,967.10 × 3,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.46x = 21,319,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319,186.66/5,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.07

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