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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.37, 6,995.25 and 2,971.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.37, 6,995.25 and 2,971.63 is: 4,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.37 : 6,995.25 = 2,971.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.37/6,995.25 = 2,971.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.37x = 6,995.25 × 2,971.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.37x = 20,787,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,787,244.92/5,067.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.18

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