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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.72, 6,994.67 and 3,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.72, 6,994.67 and 3,052.73 is: 4,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.72 : 6,994.67 = 3,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.72/6,994.67 = 3,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.72x = 6,994.67 × 3,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.72x = 21,352,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352,838.95/5,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.01

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