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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.86, 7,349.90 and 2,967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.86, 7,349.90 and 2,967.98 is: 4,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.86 : 7,349.90 = 2,967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.86/7,349.90 = 2,967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.86x = 7,349.90 × 2,967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.86x = 21,814,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814,356.20/5,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.93

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