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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.31, 7,349.07 and 2,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.31, 7,349.07 and 2,967.60 is: 4,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.31 : 7,349.07 = 2,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.31/7,349.07 = 2,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.31x = 7,349.07 × 2,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.31x = 21,809,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,809,091.92/5,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.37

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