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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.44, 6,969.78 and 2,812.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.44, 6,969.78 and 2,812.23 is: 3,880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.44 : 6,969.78 = 2,812.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.44/6,969.78 = 2,812.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.44x = 6,969.78 × 2,812.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.44x = 19,600,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,624.41/5,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.97

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