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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.37, 6,966.47 and 2,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.37, 6,966.47 and 2,924.36 is: 4,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.37 : 6,966.47 = 2,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.37/6,966.47 = 2,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.37x = 6,966.47 × 2,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.37x = 20,372,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372,438.69/5,047.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.25

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