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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.82, 6,970.35 and 3,061.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.82, 6,970.35 and 3,061.97 is: 4,224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.82 : 6,970.35 = 3,061.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.82/6,970.35 = 3,061.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.82x = 6,970.35 × 3,061.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.82x = 21,342,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,967.74/5,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.81

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