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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.48, 7,021.26 and 2,993.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.48, 7,021.26 and 2,993.01 is: 4,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.48 : 7,021.26 = 2,993.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.48/7,021.26 = 2,993.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.48x = 7,021.26 × 2,993.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.48x = 21,014,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,014,701.39/5,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.86

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