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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.94, 6,969.84 and 2,812.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.94, 6,969.84 and 2,812.94 is: 3,881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.94 : 6,969.84 = 2,812.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.94/6,969.84 = 2,812.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.94x = 6,969.84 × 2,812.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.94x = 19,605,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,605,741.73/5,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.60

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