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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.94, 6,966.36 and 3,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.94, 6,966.36 and 3,283.14 is: 4,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.94 : 6,966.36 = 3,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.94/6,966.36 = 3,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.94x = 6,966.36 × 3,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.94x = 22,871,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,871,535.17/5,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.17

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