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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.46, 7,030.62 and 2,969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.46, 7,030.62 and 2,969.46 is: 4,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.46 : 7,030.62 = 2,969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.46/7,030.62 = 2,969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.46x = 7,030.62 × 2,969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.46x = 20,877,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877,144.87/5,093.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.81

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