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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.63, 6,987.80 and 2,967.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.63, 6,987.80 and 2,967.75 is: 4,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.63 : 6,987.80 = 2,967.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.63/6,987.80 = 2,967.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.63x = 6,987.80 × 2,967.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.63x = 20,738,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738,050.87/5,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.50

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