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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.10, 6,977.37 and 2,961.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.10, 6,977.37 and 2,961.82 is: 4,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.10 : 6,977.37 = 2,961.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.10/6,977.37 = 2,961.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.10x = 6,977.37 × 2,961.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.10x = 20,665,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665,714.01/5,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.67

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