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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.15, 7,347.38 and 2,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.15, 7,347.38 and 2,966.31 is: 4,093.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.15 : 7,347.38 = 2,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.15/7,347.38 = 2,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.15x = 7,347.38 × 2,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.15x = 21,794,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794,591.94/5,324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.53

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