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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.08, 6,995.76 and 2,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.08, 6,995.76 and 2,973.44 is: 4,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.08 : 6,995.76 = 2,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.08/6,995.76 = 2,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.08x = 6,995.76 × 2,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.08x = 20,801,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,801,472.61/5,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.79

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