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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.65, 6,967.08 and 3,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.65, 6,967.08 and 3,059.28 is: 4,222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.65 : 6,967.08 = 3,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.65/6,967.08 = 3,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.65x = 6,967.08 × 3,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.65x = 21,314,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314,248.50/5,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.61

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