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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.16, 6,951.72 and 2,941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.16, 6,951.72 and 2,941.96 is: 4,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.16 : 6,951.72 = 2,941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.16/6,951.72 = 2,941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.16x = 6,951.72 × 2,941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.16x = 20,451,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,451,682.17/5,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.16

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