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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.59, 7,343.81 and 2,963.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.59, 7,343.81 and 2,963.82 is: 4,090.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.59 : 7,343.81 = 2,963.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.59/7,343.81 = 2,963.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.59x = 7,343.81 × 2,963.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.59x = 21,765,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,765,679.42/5,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.07

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