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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.84, 6,966.48 and 2,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.84, 6,966.48 and 2,952.28 is: 4,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.84 : 6,966.48 = 2,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.84/6,966.48 = 2,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.84x = 6,966.48 × 2,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.84x = 20,566,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,566,999.57/5,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.42

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