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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.67, 7,342.39 and 2,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.67, 7,342.39 and 2,962.76 is: 4,088.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.67 : 7,342.39 = 2,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.67/7,342.39 = 2,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.67x = 7,342.39 × 2,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.67x = 21,753,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753,739.40/5,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.53

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