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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.69, 6,994.22 and 2,971.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.69, 6,994.22 and 2,971.81 is: 4,101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.69 : 6,994.22 = 2,971.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.69/6,994.22 = 2,971.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.69x = 6,994.22 × 2,971.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.69x = 20,785,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785,492.94/5,067.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.57

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