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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.37, 7,344.34 and 2,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.37, 7,344.34 and 2,964.73 is: 4,091.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.37 : 7,344.34 = 2,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.37/7,344.34 = 2,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.37x = 7,344.34 × 2,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.37x = 21,773,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,773,985.13/5,322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.03

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