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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.06, 7,343.55 and 2,963.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.06, 7,343.55 and 2,963.55 is: 4,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.06 : 7,343.55 = 2,963.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.06/7,343.55 = 2,963.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.06x = 7,343.55 × 2,963.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.06x = 21,762,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762,977.60/5,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.97

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