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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.12, 7,346.32 and 2,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.12, 7,346.32 and 2,966 is: 4,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.12 : 7,346.32 = 2,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.12/7,346.32 = 2,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.12x = 7,346.32 × 2,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.12x = 21,789,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789,185.12/5,323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.31

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