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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.91, 7,029.45 and 2,969.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.91, 7,029.45 and 2,969.91 is: 4,098.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.91 : 7,029.45 = 2,969.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.91/7,029.45 = 2,969.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.91x = 7,029.45 × 2,969.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.91x = 20,876,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876,833.85/5,093.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.39

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