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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,072.04, 6,998.94 and 2,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,072.04, 6,998.94 and 2,975.76 is: 4,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,072.04 : 6,998.94 = 2,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,072.04/6,998.94 = 2,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,072.04x = 6,998.94 × 2,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,072.04x = 20,827,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,827,165.69/5,072.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.27

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