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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.79, 7,349.60 and 2,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.79, 7,349.60 and 2,967.94 is: 4,095.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.79 : 7,349.60 = 2,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.79/7,349.60 = 2,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.79x = 7,349.60 × 2,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.79x = 21,813,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813,171.82/5,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.76

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