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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.53, 7,342.20 and 2,962.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.53, 7,342.20 and 2,962.89 is: 4,088.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.53 : 7,342.20 = 2,962.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.53/7,342.20 = 2,962.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.53x = 7,342.20 × 2,962.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.53x = 21,754,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,130.96/5,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.72

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