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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.60, 7,349.40 and 2,967.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.60, 7,349.40 and 2,967.66 is: 4,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.60 : 7,349.40 = 2,967.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.60/7,349.40 = 2,967.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.60x = 7,349.40 × 2,967.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.60x = 21,810,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,810,520.40/5,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.41

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