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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.96, 7,348.37 and 2,967.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.96, 7,348.37 and 2,967.12 is: 4,094.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.96 : 7,348.37 = 2,967.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.96/7,348.37 = 2,967.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.96x = 7,348.37 × 2,967.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.96x = 21,803,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803,480.76/5,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.58

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