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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.19, 6,966.38 and 3,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.19, 6,966.38 and 3,033.06 is: 4,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.19 : 6,966.38 = 3,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.19/6,966.38 = 3,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.19x = 6,966.38 × 3,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.19x = 21,129,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,433.36/5,050.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.89

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