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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.99, 6,971.50 and 3,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.99, 6,971.50 and 3,279.52 is: 4,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.99 : 6,971.50 = 3,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.99/6,971.50 = 3,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.99x = 6,971.50 × 3,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.99x = 22,863,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863,186.49/5,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.48

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