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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.50, 6,995.34 and 2,972.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.50, 6,995.34 and 2,972.64 is: 4,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.50 : 6,995.34 = 2,972.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.50/6,995.34 = 2,972.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.50x = 6,995.34 × 2,972.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.50x = 20,794,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794,627.50/5,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.72

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