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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.59, 6,986.99 and 2,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.59, 6,986.99 and 2,966.72 is: 4,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.59 : 6,986.99 = 2,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.59/6,986.99 = 2,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.59x = 6,986.99 × 2,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.59x = 20,728,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728,393.20/5,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.42

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