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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.16, 7,986.21 and 2,984.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.16, 7,986.21 and 2,984.18 is: 4,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.16 : 7,986.21 = 2,984.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.16/7,986.21 = 2,984.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.16x = 7,986.21 × 2,984.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.16x = 23,832,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832,248.23/5,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.25

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