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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.62, 6,981.93 and 2,935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.62, 6,981.93 and 2,935.23 is: 4,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.62 : 6,981.93 = 2,935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.62/6,981.93 = 2,935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.62x = 6,981.93 × 2,935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.62x = 20,493,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493,570.39/5,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.42

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