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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.55, 7,347.69 and 2,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.55, 7,347.69 and 2,967 is: 4,094.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.55 : 7,347.69 = 2,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.55/7,347.69 = 2,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.55x = 7,347.69 × 2,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.55x = 21,800,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,596.23/5,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.35

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