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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.15, 7,347.69 and 2,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.15, 7,347.69 and 2,966.37 is: 4,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.15 : 7,347.69 = 2,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.15/7,347.69 = 2,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.15x = 7,347.69 × 2,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.15x = 21,795,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,967.19/5,324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.80

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