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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.51, 6,969.58 and 3,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.51, 6,969.58 and 3,060.74 is: 4,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.51 : 6,969.58 = 3,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.51/6,969.58 = 3,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.51x = 6,969.58 × 3,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.51x = 21,332,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332,082.06/5,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.75

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