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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.06, 6,993.35 and 2,942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.06, 6,993.35 and 2,942.94 is: 4,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.06 : 6,993.35 = 2,942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.06/6,993.35 = 2,942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.06x = 6,993.35 × 2,942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.06x = 20,581,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,009.45/5,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.92

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