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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.94, 7,337.28 and 2,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.94, 7,337.28 and 2,959.06 is: 4,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.94 : 7,337.28 = 2,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.94/7,337.28 = 2,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.94x = 7,337.28 × 2,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.94x = 21,711,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,711,451.76/5,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.45

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