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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.04, 6,994.80 and 2,972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.04, 6,994.80 and 2,972.76 is: 4,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.04 : 6,994.80 = 2,972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.04/6,994.80 = 2,972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.04x = 6,994.80 × 2,972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.04x = 20,793,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,793,861.65/5,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.13

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