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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.76, 7,350.16 and 2,968.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.76, 7,350.16 and 2,968.72 is: 4,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.76 : 7,350.16 = 2,968.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.76/7,350.16 = 2,968.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.76x = 7,350.16 × 2,968.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.76x = 21,820,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820,567.00/5,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.17

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