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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.38, 7,348.93 and 2,967.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.38, 7,348.93 and 2,967.47 is: 4,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.38 : 7,348.93 = 2,967.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.38/7,348.93 = 2,967.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.38x = 7,348.93 × 2,967.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.38x = 21,807,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807,712.70/5,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.05

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