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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.13, 6,977.46 and 2,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.13, 6,977.46 and 2,960.25 is: 4,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.13 : 6,977.46 = 2,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.13/6,977.46 = 2,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.13x = 6,977.46 × 2,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.13x = 20,655,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,655,025.97/5,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.15

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