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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.84, 7,332.12 and 2,955.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.84, 7,332.12 and 2,955.15 is: 4,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.84 : 7,332.12 = 2,955.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.84/7,332.12 = 2,955.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.84x = 7,332.12 × 2,955.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.84x = 21,667,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,667,514.42/5,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.33

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