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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.94, 7,008.30 and 2,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.94, 7,008.30 and 2,955.12 is: 4,077.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.94 : 7,008.30 = 2,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.94/7,008.30 = 2,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.94x = 7,008.30 × 2,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.94x = 20,710,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710,367.50/5,078.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.69

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