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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.04, 7,061.45 and 2,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.04, 7,061.45 and 2,994.03 is: 4,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.04 : 7,061.45 = 2,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.04/7,061.45 = 2,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.04x = 7,061.45 × 2,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.04x = 21,142,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142,178.17/5,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.72

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