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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.39, 6,991.67 and 2,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.39, 6,991.67 and 2,913.26 is: 4,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.39 : 6,991.67 = 2,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.39/6,991.67 = 2,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.39x = 6,991.67 × 2,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.39x = 20,368,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,368,537.98/5,066.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.33

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