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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.28, 6,995.68 and 2,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.28, 6,995.68 and 2,973.44 is: 4,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.28 : 6,995.68 = 2,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.28/6,995.68 = 2,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.28x = 6,995.68 × 2,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.28x = 20,801,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,801,234.74/5,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.39

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