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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.64, 7,321.01 and 2,947.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.64, 7,321.01 and 2,947.79 is: 4,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.64 : 7,321.01 = 2,947.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.64/7,321.01 = 2,947.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.64x = 7,321.01 × 2,947.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.64x = 21,580,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,748.72/5,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.51

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