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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.47, 6,994.28 and 2,972.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.47, 6,994.28 and 2,972.27 is: 4,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.47 : 6,994.28 = 2,972.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.47/6,994.28 = 2,972.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.47x = 6,994.28 × 2,972.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.47x = 20,788,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788,888.62/5,067.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.42

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