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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.32, 6,995.52 and 2,972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.32, 6,995.52 and 2,972.16 is: 4,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.32 : 6,995.52 = 2,972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.32/6,995.52 = 2,972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.32x = 6,995.52 × 2,972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.32x = 20,791,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,804.72/5,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.31

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