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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.13, 7,583.17 and 2,981.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.13, 7,583.17 and 2,981.49 is: 4,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.13 : 7,583.17 = 2,981.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.13/7,583.17 = 2,981.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.13x = 7,583.17 × 2,981.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.13x = 22,609,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,145.52/5,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.10

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