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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.48, 6,995.67 and 2,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.48, 6,995.67 and 2,943.68 is: 4,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.48 : 6,995.67 = 2,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.48/6,995.67 = 2,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.48x = 6,995.67 × 2,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.48x = 20,593,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593,013.87/5,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.16

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