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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.97, 6,967.94 and 3,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.97, 6,967.94 and 3,281.93 is: 4,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.97 : 6,967.94 = 3,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.97/6,967.94 = 3,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.97x = 6,967.94 × 3,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.97x = 22,868,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868,291.32/5,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.50

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