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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.94, 7,327.62 and 2,952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.94, 7,327.62 and 2,952.06 is: 4,073.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.94 : 7,327.62 = 2,952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.94/7,327.62 = 2,952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.94x = 7,327.62 × 2,952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.94x = 21,631,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631,573.90/5,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.79

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