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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.60, 7,347.75 and 2,966.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.60, 7,347.75 and 2,966.69 is: 4,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.60 : 7,347.75 = 2,966.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.60/7,347.75 = 2,966.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.60x = 7,347.75 × 2,966.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.60x = 21,798,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,496.45/5,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.92

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