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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.52, 6,995.52 and 2,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.52, 6,995.52 and 2,973.60 is: 4,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.52 : 6,995.52 = 2,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.52/6,995.52 = 2,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.52x = 6,995.52 × 2,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.52x = 20,801,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,801,878.27/5,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.32

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