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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.78, 7,060.30 and 2,990.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.78, 7,060.30 and 2,990.99 is: 4,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.78 : 7,060.30 = 2,990.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.78/7,060.30 = 2,990.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.78x = 7,060.30 × 2,990.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.78x = 21,117,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,117,286.70/5,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.68

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