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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.22, 6,991.23 and 3,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.22, 6,991.23 and 3,050.24 is: 4,207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.22 : 6,991.23 = 3,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.22/6,991.23 = 3,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.22x = 6,991.23 × 3,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.22x = 21,324,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324,879.19/5,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.57

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