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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.52, 7,348.32 and 2,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.52, 7,348.32 and 2,967.24 is: 4,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.52 : 7,348.32 = 2,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.52/7,348.32 = 2,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.52x = 7,348.32 × 2,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.52x = 21,804,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,229.04/5,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.06

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