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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.94, 7,348.43 and 2,967.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.94, 7,348.43 and 2,967.55 is: 4,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.94 : 7,348.43 = 2,967.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.94/7,348.43 = 2,967.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.94x = 7,348.43 × 2,967.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.94x = 21,806,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806,833.45/5,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.23

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