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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.12, 7,348.68 and 2,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.12, 7,348.68 and 2,967.36 is: 4,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.12 : 7,348.68 = 2,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.12/7,348.68 = 2,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.12x = 7,348.68 × 2,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.12x = 21,806,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806,179.08/5,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.96

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