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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.88, 6,986.76 and 2,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.88, 6,986.76 and 2,966.24 is: 4,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.88 : 6,986.76 = 2,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.88/6,986.76 = 2,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.88x = 6,986.76 × 2,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.88x = 20,724,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724,406.98/5,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.40

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