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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.76, 7,030.65 and 2,999.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.76, 7,030.65 and 2,999.02 is: 4,138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.76 : 7,030.65 = 2,999.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.76/7,030.65 = 2,999.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.76x = 7,030.65 × 2,999.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.76x = 21,085,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,085,059.96/5,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.58

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