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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.35, 6,989.90 and 2,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.35, 6,989.90 and 2,941.52 is: 4,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.35 : 6,989.90 = 2,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.35/6,989.90 = 2,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.35x = 6,989.90 × 2,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.35x = 20,560,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560,880.99/5,066.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.32

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