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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.72, 6,988.55 and 2,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.72, 6,988.55 and 2,967.84 is: 4,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.72 : 6,988.55 = 2,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.72/6,988.55 = 2,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.72x = 6,988.55 × 2,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.72x = 20,740,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,740,883.39/5,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.98

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