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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.96, 7,346.03 and 2,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.96, 7,346.03 and 2,965.46 is: 4,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.96 : 7,346.03 = 2,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.96/7,346.03 = 2,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.96x = 7,346.03 × 2,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.96x = 21,784,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784,358.12/5,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.53

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