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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.67, 7,347.96 and 2,967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.67, 7,347.96 and 2,967.21 is: 4,094.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.67 : 7,347.96 = 2,967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.67/7,347.96 = 2,967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.67x = 7,347.96 × 2,967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.67x = 21,802,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,940.39/5,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.70

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