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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,089.84, 7,022.70 and 2,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,089.84, 7,022.70 and 2,993.56 is: 4,130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,089.84 : 7,022.70 = 2,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,089.84/7,022.70 = 2,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,089.84x = 7,022.70 × 2,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,089.84x = 21,022,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,873.81/5,089.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.36

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