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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.32, 7,347.27 and 2,966.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.32, 7,347.27 and 2,966.41 is: 4,093.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.32 : 7,347.27 = 2,966.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.32/7,347.27 = 2,966.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.32x = 7,347.27 × 2,966.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.32x = 21,795,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,015.20/5,324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.48

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