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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.62, 7,338.32 and 2,959.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.62, 7,338.32 and 2,959.71 is: 4,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.62 : 7,338.32 = 2,959.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.62/7,338.32 = 2,959.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.62x = 7,338.32 × 2,959.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.62x = 21,719,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,719,284.29/5,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.40

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