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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.92, 7,068.17 and 2,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.92, 7,068.17 and 2,998.91 is: 4,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.92 : 7,068.17 = 2,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.92/7,068.17 = 2,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.92x = 7,068.17 × 2,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.92x = 21,196,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196,755.36/5,121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.44

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