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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.41, 7,336.67 and 2,958.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.41, 7,336.67 and 2,958.69 is: 4,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.41 : 7,336.67 = 2,958.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.41/7,336.67 = 2,958.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.41x = 7,336.67 × 2,958.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.41x = 21,706,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,706,917.37/5,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.01

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