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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.06, 7,027.46 and 2,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.06, 7,027.46 and 2,996.59 is: 4,135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.06 : 7,027.46 = 2,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.06/7,027.46 = 2,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.06x = 7,027.46 × 2,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.06x = 21,058,416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058,416.36/5,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.54

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