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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.68, 7,320.92 and 2,947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.68, 7,320.92 and 2,947.28 is: 4,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.68 : 7,320.92 = 2,947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.68/7,320.92 = 2,947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.68x = 7,320.92 × 2,947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.68x = 21,576,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,801.10/5,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.50

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