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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.18, 7,336.32 and 2,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.18, 7,336.32 and 2,958.26 is: 4,082.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.18 : 7,336.32 = 2,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.18/7,336.32 = 2,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.18x = 7,336.32 × 2,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.18x = 21,702,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702,742.00/5,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.39

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