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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.49, 6,966.89 and 3,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.49, 6,966.89 and 3,032.36 is: 4,183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.49 : 6,966.89 = 3,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.49/6,966.89 = 3,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.49x = 6,966.89 × 3,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.49x = 21,126,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126,103.40/5,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.81

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