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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.35, 6,995.48 and 2,973.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.35, 6,995.48 and 2,973.15 is: 4,103.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.35 : 6,995.48 = 2,973.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.35/6,995.48 = 2,973.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.35x = 6,995.48 × 2,973.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.35x = 20,798,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,798,611.36/5,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.63

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