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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.99, 6,968.93 and 2,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.99, 6,968.93 and 2,954.12 is: 4,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.99 : 6,968.93 = 2,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.99/6,968.93 = 2,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.99x = 6,968.93 × 2,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.99x = 20,587,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587,005.88/5,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.64

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