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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.94, 6,970.32 and 2,812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.94, 6,970.32 and 2,812.82 is: 3,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.94 : 6,970.32 = 2,812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.94/6,970.32 = 2,812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.94x = 6,970.32 × 2,812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.94x = 19,606,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,606,255.50/5,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.70

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