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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.98, 7,348.53 and 2,967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.98, 7,348.53 and 2,967.25 is: 4,094.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.98 : 7,348.53 = 2,967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.98/7,348.53 = 2,967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.98x = 7,348.53 × 2,967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.98x = 21,804,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,925.64/5,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.84

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