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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.03, 6,969.92 and 3,061.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.03, 6,969.92 and 3,061.57 is: 4,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.03 : 6,969.92 = 3,061.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.03/6,969.92 = 3,061.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.03x = 6,969.92 × 3,061.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.03x = 21,338,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338,923.75/5,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.50

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