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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.34, 6,971.28 and 2,927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.34, 6,971.28 and 2,927.64 is: 4,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.34 : 6,971.28 = 2,927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.34/6,971.28 = 2,927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.34x = 6,971.28 × 2,927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.34x = 20,409,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409,398.18/5,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.39

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