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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.34, 7,321.38 and 2,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.34, 7,321.38 and 2,947.70 is: 4,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.34 : 7,321.38 = 2,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.34/7,321.38 = 2,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.34x = 7,321.38 × 2,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.34x = 21,581,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,581,231.83/5,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.83

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