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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.46, 7,060.98 and 2,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.46, 7,060.98 and 2,879.04 is: 3,973.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.46 : 7,060.98 = 2,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.46/7,060.98 = 2,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.46x = 7,060.98 × 2,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.46x = 20,328,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328,843.86/5,116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.22

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