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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.09, 7,341.74 and 2,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.09, 7,341.74 and 2,962.32 is: 4,088.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.09 : 7,341.74 = 2,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.09/7,341.74 = 2,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.09x = 7,341.74 × 2,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.09x = 21,748,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748,583.24/5,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.01

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