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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.69, 7,325.99 and 2,950.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.69, 7,325.99 and 2,950.83 is: 4,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.69 : 7,325.99 = 2,950.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.69/7,325.99 = 2,950.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.69x = 7,325.99 × 2,950.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.69x = 21,617,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,763.98/5,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.15

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