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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.60, 6,984.96 and 2,967.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.60, 6,984.96 and 2,967.32 is: 4,093.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.60 : 6,984.96 = 2,967.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.60/6,984.96 = 2,967.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.60x = 6,984.96 × 2,967.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.60x = 20,726,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,726,611.51/5,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.26

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