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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.82, 6,983.93 and 2,964.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.82, 6,983.93 and 2,964.95 is: 4,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.82 : 6,983.93 = 2,964.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.82/6,983.93 = 2,964.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.82x = 6,983.93 × 2,964.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.82x = 20,706,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706,953.51/5,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.62

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