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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.47, 6,984.06 and 2,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.47, 6,984.06 and 2,964.59 is: 4,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.47 : 6,984.06 = 2,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.47/6,984.06 = 2,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.47x = 6,984.06 × 2,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.47x = 20,704,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,889.51/5,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.50

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