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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.03, 7,984.83 and 2,976.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.03, 7,984.83 and 2,976.61 is: 4,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.03 : 7,984.83 = 2,976.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.03/7,984.83 = 2,976.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.03x = 7,984.83 × 2,976.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.03x = 23,767,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,767,724.83/5,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.59

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