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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,089.60, 7,022.46 and 2,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,089.60, 7,022.46 and 2,993.86 is: 4,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,089.60 : 7,022.46 = 2,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,089.60/7,022.46 = 2,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,089.60x = 7,022.46 × 2,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,089.60x = 21,024,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,262.10/5,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.83

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