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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.67, 6,983.73 and 2,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.67, 6,983.73 and 2,964.80 is: 4,091.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.67 : 6,983.73 = 2,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.67/6,983.73 = 2,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.67x = 6,983.73 × 2,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.67x = 20,705,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,705,362.70/5,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.43

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