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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.76, 7,327.28 and 2,951.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.76, 7,327.28 and 2,951.85 is: 4,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.76 : 7,327.28 = 2,951.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.76/7,327.28 = 2,951.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.76x = 7,327.28 × 2,951.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.76x = 21,629,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,016.71/5,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.45

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