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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.59, 6,916.22 and 2,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.59, 6,916.22 and 2,995.62 is: 4,133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.59 : 6,916.22 = 2,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.59/6,916.22 = 2,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.59x = 6,916.22 × 2,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.59x = 20,718,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,360.13/5,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.27

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