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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.14, 6,969.23 and 2,812.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.14, 6,969.23 and 2,812.11 is: 3,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.14 : 6,969.23 = 2,812.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.14/6,969.23 = 2,812.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.14x = 6,969.23 × 2,812.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.14x = 19,598,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,241.38/5,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.73

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