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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.68, 6,984.96 and 2,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.68, 6,984.96 and 2,967.20 is: 4,094.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.68 : 6,984.96 = 2,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.68/6,984.96 = 2,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.68x = 6,984.96 × 2,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.68x = 20,725,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725,773.31/5,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.64

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