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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.49, 6,969.58 and 2,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.49, 6,969.58 and 2,812.52 is: 3,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.49 : 6,969.58 = 2,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.49/6,969.58 = 2,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.49x = 6,969.58 × 2,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.49x = 19,602,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602,093.53/5,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.23

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