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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.96, 7,349.52 and 2,967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.96, 7,349.52 and 2,967.96 is: 4,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.96 : 7,349.52 = 2,967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.96/7,349.52 = 2,967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.96x = 7,349.52 × 2,967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.96x = 21,813,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813,081.38/5,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.61

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