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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.38, 7,338.42 and 2,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.38, 7,338.42 and 2,960.28 is: 4,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.38 : 7,338.42 = 2,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.38/7,338.42 = 2,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.38x = 7,338.42 × 2,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.38x = 21,723,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,723,777.96/5,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.43

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