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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.94, 6,964.98 and 3,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.94, 6,964.98 and 3,282.13 is: 4,526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.94 : 6,964.98 = 3,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.94/6,964.98 = 3,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.94x = 6,964.98 × 3,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.94x = 22,859,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859,969.81/5,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.78

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