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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.50, 6,996.72 and 2,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.50, 6,996.72 and 2,973.64 is: 4,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.50 : 6,996.72 = 2,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.50/6,996.72 = 2,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.50x = 6,996.72 × 2,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.50x = 20,805,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805,726.46/5,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.10

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