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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.32, 6,996.90 and 2,973.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.32, 6,996.90 and 2,973.16 is: 4,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.32 : 6,996.90 = 2,973.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.32/6,996.90 = 2,973.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.32x = 6,996.90 × 2,973.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.32x = 20,802,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802,903.20/5,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.69

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