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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.72, 7,344.32 and 2,963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.72, 7,344.32 and 2,963.86 is: 4,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.72 : 7,344.32 = 2,963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.72/7,344.32 = 2,963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.72x = 7,344.32 × 2,963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.72x = 21,767,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767,536.28/5,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.32

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