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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.28, 6,994.28 and 2,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.28, 6,994.28 and 2,972.44 is: 4,102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.28 : 6,994.28 = 2,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.28/6,994.28 = 2,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.28x = 6,994.28 × 2,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.28x = 20,790,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,790,077.64/5,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.00

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