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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.12, 6,969.40 and 2,812.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.12, 6,969.40 and 2,812.14 is: 3,880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.12 : 6,969.40 = 2,812.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.12/6,969.40 = 2,812.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.12x = 6,969.40 × 2,812.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.12x = 19,598,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,928.52/5,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.88

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