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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.13, 7,348.61 and 2,967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.13, 7,348.61 and 2,967.26 is: 4,094.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.13 : 7,348.61 = 2,967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.13/7,348.61 = 2,967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.13x = 7,348.61 × 2,967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.13x = 21,805,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805,221.67/5,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.78

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