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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.52, 7,336.98 and 2,958.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.52, 7,336.98 and 2,958.82 is: 4,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.52 : 7,336.98 = 2,958.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.52/7,336.98 = 2,958.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.52x = 7,336.98 × 2,958.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.52x = 21,708,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,708,803.16/5,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.27

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