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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.58, 7,348.29 and 2,967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.58, 7,348.29 and 2,967.21 is: 4,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.58 : 7,348.29 = 2,967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.58/7,348.29 = 2,967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.58x = 7,348.29 × 2,967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.58x = 21,803,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803,919.57/5,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.96

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