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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.82, 6,966.18 and 3,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.82, 6,966.18 and 3,283 is: 4,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.82 : 6,966.18 = 3,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.82/6,966.18 = 3,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.82x = 6,966.18 × 3,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.82x = 22,869,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869,968.94/5,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.97

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