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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.55, 6,991.89 and 2,942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.55, 6,991.89 and 2,942.22 is: 4,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.55 : 6,991.89 = 2,942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.55/6,991.89 = 2,942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.55x = 6,991.89 × 2,942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.55x = 20,571,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,678.60/5,066.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.29

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