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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.88, 6,997.14 and 2,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.88, 6,997.14 and 2,974.68 is: 4,105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.88 : 6,997.14 = 2,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.88/6,997.14 = 2,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.88x = 6,997.14 × 2,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.88x = 20,814,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,814,252.42/5,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.47

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