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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.34, 6,969.90 and 2,926.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.34, 6,969.90 and 2,926.64 is: 4,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.34 : 6,969.90 = 2,926.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.34/6,969.90 = 2,926.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.34x = 6,969.90 × 2,926.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.34x = 20,398,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,398,388.14/5,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.01

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