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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.91, 7,321.11 and 2,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.91, 7,321.11 and 2,947.06 is: 4,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.91 : 7,321.11 = 2,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.91/7,321.11 = 2,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.91x = 7,321.11 × 2,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.91x = 21,575,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,750.44/5,304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.13

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