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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.23, 7,321.20 and 2,947.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.23, 7,321.20 and 2,947.59 is: 4,067.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.23 : 7,321.20 = 2,947.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.23/7,321.20 = 2,947.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.23x = 7,321.20 × 2,947.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.23x = 21,579,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579,895.91/5,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.66

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