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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.61, 7,347.96 and 2,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.61, 7,347.96 and 2,966.76 is: 4,094.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.61 : 7,347.96 = 2,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.61/7,347.96 = 2,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.61x = 7,347.96 × 2,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.61x = 21,799,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799,633.81/5,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.12

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