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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.69, 7,336.97 and 2,926.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.69, 7,336.97 and 2,926.61 is: 4,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.69 : 7,336.97 = 2,926.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.69/7,336.97 = 2,926.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.69x = 7,336.97 × 2,926.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.69x = 21,472,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472,413.09/5,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.68

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