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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.68, 6,992.64 and 2,973.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.68, 6,992.64 and 2,973.48 is: 4,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.68 : 6,992.64 = 2,973.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.68/6,992.64 = 2,973.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.68x = 6,992.64 × 2,973.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.68x = 20,792,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,475.19/5,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.15

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