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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.61, 7,321.88 and 2,947.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.61, 7,321.88 and 2,947.89 is: 4,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.61 : 7,321.88 = 2,947.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.61/7,321.88 = 2,947.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.61x = 7,321.88 × 2,947.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.61x = 21,584,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584,104.20/5,305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.17

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