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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.92, 7,327.67 and 2,952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.92, 7,327.67 and 2,952.06 is: 4,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.92 : 7,327.67 = 2,952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.92/7,327.67 = 2,952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.92x = 7,327.67 × 2,952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.92x = 21,631,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631,670.10/5,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.83

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