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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.11, 7,320.98 and 2,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.11, 7,320.98 and 2,947.20 is: 4,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.11 : 7,320.98 = 2,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.11/7,320.98 = 2,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.11x = 7,320.98 × 2,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.11x = 21,576,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,399.62/5,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.10

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