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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.02, 7,348.65 and 2,967.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.02, 7,348.65 and 2,967.31 is: 4,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.02 : 7,348.65 = 2,967.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.02/7,348.65 = 2,967.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.02x = 7,348.65 × 2,967.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.02x = 21,805,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805,685.89/5,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.95

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