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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.48, 7,347.12 and 2,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.48, 7,347.12 and 2,966.48 is: 4,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.48 : 7,347.12 = 2,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.48/7,347.12 = 2,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.48x = 7,347.12 × 2,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.48x = 21,795,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,084.54/5,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.37

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