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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,053.36, 6,972.96 and 2,927.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,053.36, 6,972.96 and 2,927.11 is: 4,039.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,053.36 : 6,972.96 = 2,927.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,053.36/6,972.96 = 2,927.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,053.36x = 6,972.96 × 2,927.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,053.36x = 20,410,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410,620.95/5,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.02

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