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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.53, 6,969.78 and 2,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.53, 6,969.78 and 2,954.25 is: 4,076.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.53 : 6,969.78 = 2,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.53/6,969.78 = 2,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.53x = 6,969.78 × 2,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.53x = 20,590,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590,472.57/5,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.89

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