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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.67, 7,348.91 and 2,967.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.67, 7,348.91 and 2,967.57 is: 4,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.67 : 7,348.91 = 2,967.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.67/7,348.91 = 2,967.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.67x = 7,348.91 × 2,967.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.67x = 21,808,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808,404.85/5,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.73

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