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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.22, 6,969.38 and 2,812.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.22, 6,969.38 and 2,812.05 is: 3,880.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.22 : 6,969.38 = 2,812.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.22/6,969.38 = 2,812.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.22x = 6,969.38 × 2,812.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.22x = 19,598,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,230.97/5,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.67

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