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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.63, 7,343.97 and 2,963.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.63, 7,343.97 and 2,963.93 is: 4,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.63 : 7,343.97 = 2,963.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.63/7,343.97 = 2,963.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.63x = 7,343.97 × 2,963.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.63x = 21,766,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766,965.17/5,321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.28

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