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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.71, 7,337.13 and 2,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.71, 7,337.13 and 2,926.96 is: 4,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.71 : 7,337.13 = 2,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.71/7,337.13 = 2,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.71x = 7,337.13 × 2,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.71x = 21,475,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475,486.02/5,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.24

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