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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.23, 6,955.61 and 2,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.23, 6,955.61 and 2,996.96 is: 4,134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.23 : 6,955.61 = 2,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.23/6,955.61 = 2,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.23x = 6,955.61 × 2,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.23x = 20,845,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,845,684.95/5,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.22

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