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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.08, 6,968.97 and 2,811.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.08, 6,968.97 and 2,811.85 is: 3,880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.08 : 6,968.97 = 2,811.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.08/6,968.97 = 2,811.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.08x = 6,968.97 × 2,811.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.08x = 19,595,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595,680.87/5,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.27

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