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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.70, 7,327.29 and 2,951.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.70, 7,327.29 and 2,951.79 is: 4,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.70 : 7,327.29 = 2,951.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.70/7,327.29 = 2,951.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.70x = 7,327.29 × 2,951.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.70x = 21,628,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,628,621.35/5,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.42

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