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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.96, 7,346.98 and 2,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.96, 7,346.98 and 2,966.11 is: 4,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.96 : 7,346.98 = 2,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.96/7,346.98 = 2,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.96x = 7,346.98 × 2,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.96x = 21,791,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791,950.85/5,323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.18

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