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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.51, 7,033.21 and 2,973.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.51, 7,033.21 and 2,973.27 is: 4,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.51 : 7,033.21 = 2,973.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.51/7,033.21 = 2,973.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.51x = 7,033.21 × 2,973.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.51x = 20,911,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911,624.86/5,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.13

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