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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.16, 7,341.87 and 2,962.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.16, 7,341.87 and 2,962.36 is: 4,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.16 : 7,341.87 = 2,962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.16/7,341.87 = 2,962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.16x = 7,341.87 × 2,962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.16x = 21,749,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,225.30/5,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.08

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