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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.52, 6,996.60 and 2,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.52, 6,996.60 and 2,973.84 is: 4,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.52 : 6,996.60 = 2,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.52/6,996.60 = 2,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.52x = 6,996.60 × 2,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.52x = 20,806,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806,768.94/5,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.29

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