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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.74, 7,965.02 and 2,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.74, 7,965.02 and 2,973.08 is: 4,459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.74 : 7,965.02 = 2,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.74/7,965.02 = 2,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.74x = 7,965.02 × 2,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.74x = 23,680,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,680,641.66/5,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.01

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