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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.47, 7,341.19 and 2,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.47, 7,341.19 and 2,962.16 is: 4,087.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.47 : 7,341.19 = 2,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.47/7,341.19 = 2,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.47x = 7,341.19 × 2,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.47x = 21,745,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,745,779.37/5,320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.19

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