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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.27, 6,983.21 and 3,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.27, 6,983.21 and 3,069.50 is: 4,235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.27 : 6,983.21 = 3,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.27/6,983.21 = 3,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.27x = 6,983.21 × 3,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.27x = 21,434,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,935.85/5,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.93

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