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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.45, 6,992.61 and 2,942.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.45, 6,992.61 and 2,942.43 is: 4,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.45 : 6,992.61 = 2,942.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.45/6,992.61 = 2,942.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.45x = 6,992.61 × 2,942.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.45x = 20,575,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575,265.44/5,067.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.28

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