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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.68, 6,984.96 and 2,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.68, 6,984.96 and 2,966.16 is: 4,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.68 : 6,984.96 = 2,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.68/6,984.96 = 2,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.68x = 6,984.96 × 2,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.68x = 20,718,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,508.95/5,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.21

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