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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.72, 6,993.60 and 2,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.72, 6,993.60 and 2,973.12 is: 4,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.72 : 6,993.60 = 2,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.72/6,993.60 = 2,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.72x = 6,993.60 × 2,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.72x = 20,792,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,812.03/5,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.99

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