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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.34, 6,968.30 and 3,060.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.34, 6,968.30 and 3,060.47 is: 4,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.34 : 6,968.30 = 3,060.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.34/6,968.30 = 3,060.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.34x = 6,968.30 × 3,060.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.34x = 21,326,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,326,222.96/5,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.73

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