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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.58, 6,951.54 and 2,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.58, 6,951.54 and 2,994.10 is: 4,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.58 : 6,951.54 = 2,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.58/6,951.54 = 2,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.58x = 6,951.54 × 2,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.58x = 20,813,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813,605.91/5,039.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.03

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