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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.22, 6,986.48 and 2,966.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.22, 6,986.48 and 2,966.35 is: 4,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.22 : 6,986.48 = 2,966.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.22/6,986.48 = 2,966.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.22x = 6,986.48 × 2,966.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.22x = 20,724,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724,312.65/5,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.92

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