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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.08, 7,336.08 and 2,958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.08, 7,336.08 and 2,958.08 is: 4,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.08 : 7,336.08 = 2,958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.08/7,336.08 = 2,958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.08x = 7,336.08 × 2,958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.08x = 21,700,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,700,711.53/5,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.09

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