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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.08, 7,329.47 and 2,921.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.08, 7,329.47 and 2,921.15 is: 4,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.08 : 7,329.47 = 2,921.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.08/7,329.47 = 2,921.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.08x = 7,329.47 × 2,921.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.08x = 21,410,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,410,476.87/5,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.29

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