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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.54, 6,968.28 and 2,811.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.54, 6,968.28 and 2,811.36 is: 3,879.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.54 : 6,968.28 = 2,811.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.54/6,968.28 = 2,811.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.54x = 6,968.28 × 2,811.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.54x = 19,590,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590,343.66/5,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.63

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