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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.97, 7,342.94 and 2,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.97, 7,342.94 and 2,963.26 is: 4,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.97 : 7,342.94 = 2,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.97/7,342.94 = 2,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.97x = 7,342.94 × 2,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.97x = 21,759,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759,056.97/5,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.30

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