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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.06, 6,975.82 and 2,930.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.06, 6,975.82 and 2,930.63 is: 4,044.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.06 : 6,975.82 = 2,930.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.06/6,975.82 = 2,930.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.06x = 6,975.82 × 2,930.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.06x = 20,443,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443,547.37/5,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.18

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