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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.06, 7,346.32 and 2,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.06, 7,346.32 and 2,965.56 is: 4,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.06 : 7,346.32 = 2,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.06/7,346.32 = 2,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.06x = 7,346.32 × 2,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.06x = 21,785,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,785,952.74/5,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.75

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