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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.31, 7,321.38 and 2,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.31, 7,321.38 and 2,947.44 is: 4,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.31 : 7,321.38 = 2,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.31/7,321.38 = 2,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.31x = 7,321.38 × 2,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.31x = 21,579,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579,328.27/5,305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.50

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