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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.43, 7,336.97 and 2,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.43, 7,336.97 and 2,958.52 is: 4,082.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.43 : 7,336.97 = 2,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.43/7,336.97 = 2,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.43x = 7,336.97 × 2,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.43x = 21,706,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,706,572.48/5,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.92

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