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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.82, 6,983.81 and 2,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.82, 6,983.81 and 2,964.62 is: 4,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.82 : 6,983.81 = 2,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.82/6,983.81 = 2,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.82x = 6,983.81 × 2,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.82x = 20,704,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,293.06/5,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.91

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