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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.17, 6,983.76 and 2,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.17, 6,983.76 and 2,964.34 is: 4,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.17 : 6,983.76 = 2,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.17/6,983.76 = 2,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.17x = 6,983.76 × 2,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.17x = 20,702,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702,239.12/5,060.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.21

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