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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.09, 6,972.55 and 3,162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.09, 6,972.55 and 3,162.43 is: 4,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.09 : 6,972.55 = 3,162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.09/6,972.55 = 3,162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.09x = 6,972.55 × 3,162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.09x = 22,050,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050,202.11/5,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.30

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