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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.16, 7,346.01 and 2,965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.16, 7,346.01 and 2,965.35 is: 4,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.16 : 7,346.01 = 2,965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.16/7,346.01 = 2,965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.16x = 7,346.01 × 2,965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.16x = 21,783,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783,490.75/5,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.21

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