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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,048.78, 6,967.67 and 2,925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,048.78, 6,967.67 and 2,925.02 is: 4,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,048.78 : 6,967.67 = 2,925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,048.78/6,967.67 = 2,925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,048.78x = 6,967.67 × 2,925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,048.78x = 20,380,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,380,524.64/5,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.73

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