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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.29, 7,341.87 and 2,962.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.29, 7,341.87 and 2,962.38 is: 4,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.29 : 7,341.87 = 2,962.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.29/7,341.87 = 2,962.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.29x = 7,341.87 × 2,962.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.29x = 21,749,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,447.49/5,320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.02

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