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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.88, 7,347.96 and 2,967.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.88, 7,347.96 and 2,967.15 is: 4,094.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.88 : 7,347.96 = 2,967.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.88/7,347.96 = 2,967.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.88x = 7,347.96 × 2,967.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.88x = 21,802,499.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,499.51/5,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.46

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