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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.36, 6,984.62 and 2,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.36, 6,984.62 and 2,967.08 is: 4,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.36 : 6,984.62 = 2,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.36/6,984.62 = 2,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.36x = 6,984.62 × 2,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.36x = 20,723,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,723,926.31/5,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.92

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