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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.37, 6,969.47 and 2,812.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.37, 6,969.47 and 2,812.27 is: 3,880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.37 : 6,969.47 = 2,812.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.37/6,969.47 = 2,812.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.37x = 6,969.47 × 2,812.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.37x = 19,600,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,031.40/5,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.91

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