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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.64, 7,343.76 and 2,963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.64, 7,343.76 and 2,963.88 is: 4,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.64 : 7,343.76 = 2,963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.64/7,343.76 = 2,963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.64x = 7,343.76 × 2,963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.64x = 21,766,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766,023.39/5,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.10

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