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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307, 7,323.87 and 2,949.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307, 7,323.87 and 2,949.09 is: 4,069.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307 : 7,323.87 = 2,949.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307/7,323.87 = 2,949.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307x = 7,323.87 × 2,949.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307x = 21,598,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,598,751.78/5,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.86

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