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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.87, 7,322.03 and 2,947.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.87, 7,322.03 and 2,947.95 is: 4,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.87 : 7,322.03 = 2,947.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.87/7,322.03 = 2,947.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.87x = 7,322.03 × 2,947.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.87x = 21,584,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584,963.60/5,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.13

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