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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.02, 6,998.67 and 2,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.02, 6,998.67 and 2,975.34 is: 4,106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.02 : 6,998.67 = 2,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.02/6,998.67 = 2,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.02x = 6,998.67 × 2,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.02x = 20,823,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,823,422.80/5,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.36

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