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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.34, 7,347.59 and 2,966.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.34, 7,347.59 and 2,966.47 is: 4,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.34 : 7,347.59 = 2,966.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.34/7,347.59 = 2,966.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.34x = 7,347.59 × 2,966.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.34x = 21,796,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796,405.31/5,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.73

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