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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.33, 7,347.68 and 2,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.33, 7,347.68 and 2,966.49 is: 4,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.33 : 7,347.68 = 2,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.33/7,347.68 = 2,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.33x = 7,347.68 × 2,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.33x = 21,796,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796,815.54/5,324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.81

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