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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.01, 6,992.22 and 2,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.01, 6,992.22 and 2,971 is: 4,099.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.01 : 6,992.22 = 2,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.01/6,992.22 = 2,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.01x = 6,992.22 × 2,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.01x = 20,773,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,885.62/5,067.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.83

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