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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.49, 6,965.73 and 3,058.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.49, 6,965.73 and 3,058.97 is: 4,218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.49 : 6,965.73 = 3,058.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.49/6,965.73 = 3,058.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.49x = 6,965.73 × 3,058.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.49x = 21,307,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307,924.27/5,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.99

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