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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.54, 7,001.01 and 2,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.54, 7,001.01 and 2,977.26 is: 4,108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.54 : 7,001.01 = 2,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.54/7,001.01 = 2,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.54x = 7,001.01 × 2,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.54x = 20,843,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,843,827.03/5,073.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.34

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