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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.96, 7,326.86 and 2,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.96, 7,326.86 and 2,952.15 is: 4,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.96 : 7,326.86 = 2,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.96/7,326.86 = 2,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.96x = 7,326.86 × 2,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.96x = 21,629,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,947.51/5,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.47

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