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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.18, 7,348.59 and 2,967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.18, 7,348.59 and 2,967.27 is: 4,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.18 : 7,348.59 = 2,967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.18/7,348.59 = 2,967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.18x = 7,348.59 × 2,967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.18x = 21,805,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805,250.65/5,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.74

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