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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.73, 7,323.44 and 2,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.73, 7,323.44 and 2,949.02 is: 4,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.73 : 7,323.44 = 2,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.73/7,323.44 = 2,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.73x = 7,323.44 × 2,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.73x = 21,596,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596,919.67/5,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.72

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