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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.92, 7,329.04 and 2,953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.92, 7,329.04 and 2,953.06 is: 4,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.92 : 7,329.04 = 2,953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.92/7,329.04 = 2,953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.92x = 7,329.04 × 2,953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.92x = 21,643,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643,094.86/5,310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.21

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