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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.91, 7,322.01 and 2,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.91, 7,322.01 and 2,947.91 is: 4,068.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.91 : 7,322.01 = 2,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.91/7,322.01 = 2,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.91x = 7,322.01 × 2,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.91x = 21,584,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584,589.89/5,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.03

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