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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.34, 6,985.86 and 2,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.34, 6,985.86 and 2,966.42 is: 4,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.34 : 6,985.86 = 2,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.34/6,985.86 = 2,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.34x = 6,985.86 × 2,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.34x = 20,722,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,722,994.82/5,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.56

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