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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.68, 7,321.77 and 2,947.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.68, 7,321.77 and 2,947.77 is: 4,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.68 : 7,321.77 = 2,947.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.68/7,321.77 = 2,947.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.68x = 7,321.77 × 2,947.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.68x = 21,582,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,582,893.95/5,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.88

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