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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.68, 7,027.44 and 2,967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.68, 7,027.44 and 2,967.56 is: 4,095.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.68 : 7,027.44 = 2,967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.68/7,027.44 = 2,967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.68x = 7,027.44 × 2,967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.68x = 20,854,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,854,349.85/5,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.77

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