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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.66, 6,967.67 and 2,811.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.66, 6,967.67 and 2,811.23 is: 3,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.66 : 6,967.67 = 2,811.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.66/6,967.67 = 2,811.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.66x = 6,967.67 × 2,811.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.66x = 19,587,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587,695.12/5,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.01

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