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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,065.74, 6,989.49 and 2,969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,065.74, 6,989.49 and 2,969.46 is: 4,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,065.74 : 6,989.49 = 2,969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,065.74/6,989.49 = 2,969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,065.74x = 6,989.49 × 2,969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,065.74x = 20,755,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,755,010.98/5,065.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.13

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