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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.36, 6,983.24 and 2,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.36, 6,983.24 and 2,966.08 is: 4,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.36 : 6,983.24 = 2,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.36/6,983.24 = 2,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.36x = 6,983.24 × 2,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.36x = 20,712,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,848.50/5,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.54

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