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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.28, 6,969.14 and 2,812.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.28, 6,969.14 and 2,812.35 is: 3,880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.28 : 6,969.14 = 2,812.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.28/6,969.14 = 2,812.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.28x = 6,969.14 × 2,812.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.28x = 19,599,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,599,683.50/5,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.91

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