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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.62, 7,321.65 and 2,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.62, 7,321.65 and 2,947.74 is: 4,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.62 : 7,321.65 = 2,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.62/7,321.65 = 2,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.62x = 7,321.65 × 2,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.62x = 21,582,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,582,320.57/5,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.82

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