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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.47, 6,986.82 and 2,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.47, 6,986.82 and 2,966.59 is: 4,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.47 : 6,986.82 = 2,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.47/6,986.82 = 2,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.47x = 6,986.82 × 2,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.47x = 20,727,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727,030.34/5,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.25

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