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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.84, 6,979.62 and 2,963.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.84, 6,979.62 and 2,963.56 is: 4,087.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.84 : 6,979.62 = 2,963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.84/6,979.62 = 2,963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.84x = 6,979.62 × 2,963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.84x = 20,684,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,684,522.65/5,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.98

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