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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.96, 7,320.72 and 2,947.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.96, 7,320.72 and 2,947.05 is: 4,066.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.96 : 7,320.72 = 2,947.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.96/7,320.72 = 2,947.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.96x = 7,320.72 × 2,947.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.96x = 21,574,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,574,527.88/5,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.86

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