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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.69, 7,327.37 and 2,951.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.69, 7,327.37 and 2,951.83 is: 4,073.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.69 : 7,327.37 = 2,951.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.69/7,327.37 = 2,951.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.69x = 7,327.37 × 2,951.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.69x = 21,629,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,150.59/5,309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.52

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