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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.32, 7,315.96 and 2,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.32, 7,315.96 and 2,943.68 is: 4,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.32 : 7,315.96 = 2,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.32/7,315.96 = 2,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.32x = 7,315.96 × 2,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.32x = 21,535,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535,845.13/5,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.36

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