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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.44, 7,349.30 and 2,967.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.44, 7,349.30 and 2,967.73 is: 4,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.44 : 7,349.30 = 2,967.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.44/7,349.30 = 2,967.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.44x = 7,349.30 × 2,967.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.44x = 21,810,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,810,716.01/5,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.57

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