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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.61, 6,983.72 and 2,936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.61, 6,983.72 and 2,936.32 is: 4,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.61 : 6,983.72 = 2,936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.61/6,983.72 = 2,936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.61x = 6,983.72 × 2,936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.61x = 20,506,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506,436.71/5,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.17

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