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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.23, 7,966.55 and 2,969.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.23, 7,966.55 and 2,969.07 is: 4,454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.23 : 7,966.55 = 2,969.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.23/7,966.55 = 2,969.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.23x = 7,966.55 × 2,969.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.23x = 23,653,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653,266.97/5,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.29

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