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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.69, 7,337.17 and 2,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.69, 7,337.17 and 2,926.73 is: 4,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.69 : 7,337.17 = 2,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.69/7,337.17 = 2,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.69x = 7,337.17 × 2,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.69x = 21,473,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473,937.56/5,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.96

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