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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.12, 7,006.74 and 2,981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.12, 7,006.74 and 2,981.48 is: 4,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.12 : 7,006.74 = 2,981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.12/7,006.74 = 2,981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.12x = 7,006.74 × 2,981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.12x = 20,890,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890,455.18/5,078.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.82

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