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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.63, 6,970.19 and 2,927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.63, 6,970.19 and 2,927.03 is: 4,038.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.63 : 6,970.19 = 2,927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.63/6,970.19 = 2,927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.63x = 6,970.19 × 2,927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.63x = 20,401,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,958.03/5,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.69

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