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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.72, 7,336.35 and 2,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.72, 7,336.35 and 2,958.54 is: 4,082.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.72 : 7,336.35 = 2,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.72/7,336.35 = 2,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.72x = 7,336.35 × 2,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.72x = 21,704,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,704,884.93/5,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.38

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