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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.82, 6,995.07 and 2,944.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.82, 6,995.07 and 2,944.53 is: 4,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.82 : 6,995.07 = 2,944.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.82/6,995.07 = 2,944.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.82x = 6,995.07 × 2,944.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.82x = 20,597,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,193.47/5,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.51

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