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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.96, 6,995.28 and 2,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.96, 6,995.28 and 2,973.28 is: 4,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.96 : 6,995.28 = 2,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.96/6,995.28 = 2,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.96x = 6,995.28 × 2,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.96x = 20,798,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,798,926.12/5,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.19

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