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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.62, 6,966.55 and 2,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.62, 6,966.55 and 2,951.34 is: 4,073.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.62 : 6,966.55 = 2,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.62/6,966.55 = 2,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.62x = 6,966.55 × 2,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.62x = 20,560,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560,657.68/5,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.34

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