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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.43, 7,334.21 and 2,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.43, 7,334.21 and 2,956.52 is: 4,080.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.43 : 7,334.21 = 2,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.43/7,334.21 = 2,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.43x = 7,334.21 × 2,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.43x = 21,683,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683,723.77/5,314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.16

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