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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.51, 6,996.56 and 2,975.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.51, 6,996.56 and 2,975.31 is: 4,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.51 : 6,996.56 = 2,975.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.51/6,996.56 = 2,975.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.51x = 6,996.56 × 2,975.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.51x = 20,816,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,816,920.06/5,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.49

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