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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.37, 6,996.63 and 2,972.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.37, 6,996.63 and 2,972.63 is: 4,103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.37 : 6,996.63 = 2,972.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.37/6,996.63 = 2,972.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.37x = 6,996.63 × 2,972.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.37x = 20,798,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,798,392.24/5,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.57

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