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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.50, 7,346.48 and 2,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.50, 7,346.48 and 2,966.13 is: 4,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.50 : 7,346.48 = 2,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.50/7,346.48 = 2,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.50x = 7,346.48 × 2,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.50x = 21,790,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,790,599.89/5,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.28

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