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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.06, 7,029.90 and 2,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.06, 7,029.90 and 2,999.40 is: 4,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.06 : 7,029.90 = 2,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.06/7,029.90 = 2,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.06x = 7,029.90 × 2,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.06x = 21,085,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,085,482.06/5,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.23

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