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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.76, 6,950.04 and 2,939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.76, 6,950.04 and 2,939.96 is: 4,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.76 : 6,950.04 = 2,939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.76/6,950.04 = 2,939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.76x = 6,950.04 × 2,939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.76x = 20,432,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,839.60/5,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.55

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