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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.97, 6,987.51 and 2,967.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.97, 6,987.51 and 2,967.10 is: 4,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.97 : 6,987.51 = 2,967.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.97/6,987.51 = 2,967.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.97x = 6,987.51 × 2,967.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.97x = 20,732,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732,640.92/5,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.96

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