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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.03, 7,029.79 and 2,971.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.03, 7,029.79 and 2,971.03 is: 4,100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.03 : 7,029.79 = 2,971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.03/7,029.79 = 2,971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.03x = 7,029.79 × 2,971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.03x = 20,885,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,885,712.77/5,094.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.04

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