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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.35, 6,996.86 and 2,974.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.35, 6,996.86 and 2,974.15 is: 4,105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.35 : 6,996.86 = 2,974.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.35/6,996.86 = 2,974.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.35x = 6,996.86 × 2,974.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.35x = 20,809,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,809,711.17/5,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.01

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