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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.76, 7,336.92 and 2,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.76, 7,336.92 and 2,958.96 is: 4,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.76 : 7,336.92 = 2,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.76/7,336.92 = 2,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.76x = 7,336.92 × 2,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.76x = 21,709,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,709,652.80/5,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.25

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