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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.13, 7,321.08 and 2,947.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.13, 7,321.08 and 2,947.29 is: 4,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.13 : 7,321.08 = 2,947.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.13/7,321.08 = 2,947.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.13x = 7,321.08 × 2,947.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.13x = 21,577,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577,345.87/5,305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.26

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