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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.56, 6,977.34 and 2,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.56, 6,977.34 and 2,960.28 is: 4,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.56 : 6,977.34 = 2,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.56/6,977.34 = 2,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.56x = 6,977.34 × 2,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.56x = 20,654,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654,880.06/5,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.77

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