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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.54, 6,970.11 and 2,926.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.54, 6,970.11 and 2,926.62 is: 4,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.54 : 6,970.11 = 2,926.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.54/6,970.11 = 2,926.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.54x = 6,970.11 × 2,926.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.54x = 20,398,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,398,863.33/5,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.95

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