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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.36, 6,992.43 and 2,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.36, 6,992.43 and 2,942.48 is: 4,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.36 : 6,992.43 = 2,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.36/6,992.43 = 2,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.36x = 6,992.43 × 2,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.36x = 20,575,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575,085.43/5,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.32

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