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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.73, 6,982.96 and 2,934.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.73, 6,982.96 and 2,934.63 is: 4,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.73 : 6,982.96 = 2,934.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.73/6,982.96 = 2,934.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.73x = 6,982.96 × 2,934.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.73x = 20,492,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492,402.07/5,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.10

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