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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.39, 6,983.51 and 2,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.39, 6,983.51 and 2,935.76 is: 4,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.39 : 6,983.51 = 2,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.39/6,983.51 = 2,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.39x = 6,983.51 × 2,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.39x = 20,501,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501,859.72/5,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.44

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