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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.34, 7,347.52 and 2,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.34, 7,347.52 and 2,966.34 is: 4,093.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.34 : 7,347.52 = 2,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.34/7,347.52 = 2,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.34x = 7,347.52 × 2,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.34x = 21,795,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,242.48/5,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.51

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